Stachys palustris L. var. elliptica Clos

Scientific Name: Stachys palustris L. var. elliptica Clos


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Lamiales / Lamiaceae / Labiatae / Stachys L./ Stachys palustris L. var. elliptica Clos

<i>Stachys palustris</i> L. var. elliptica Clos
General Information
Usda SymbolSTPAE
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsSTPAE

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Stachys palustris L. var. elliptica Clos is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum125
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.7
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound585800
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Stachys palustris</i> L. var. elliptica Clos

<i>Stachys palustris</i> L. var. elliptica Clos

<i>Stachys palustris</i> L. var. elliptica Clos

<i>Stachys palustris</i> L. var. elliptica Clos

<i>Stachys palustris</i> L. var. elliptica Clos

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