Botanical Name
Stachys coccinea
Plant Type
Perennials
Native To
Native to Texas (not part of Edwards Plateau or Blackland Prairie)
Plant Height Min
1ft
Plant Height Max
1.5ft
Plant Spread Min
2ft
Plant Spread Max
3ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Red
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Low
Comments
Constantly blooming; can be used as a groundcover; nice gray green foliage; attracts hummingbirds; stems can be brittle; shear regularly to encourage fullness and bloom