species 27,725 observations

Common Hedge-nettle

Betonica officinalis

Field notes

Supports All

31 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Long-winged Shade 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Heath Bumble Bee, Variable Duskyface Fly, Red Admiral 25

Children

Common Betony

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Habit: Clumping Erect Mounding Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower Edible Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.