species 1,740 observations

Smooth Hedgenettle

Stachys tenuifolia

Field notes

Supports All

25 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Verbena Bud Moth, Garden Tortrix, Cloudy Endothenia 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee 22

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Moisture: Wet
Water use: High
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.