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Stachys recta
Also known as Stiff Hedgenettle, this member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family is widely found across parts of Europe, the Mediterranean , Caucasus and Turkey. It is a small, low growing plant with softer leaves than Stachys officinalis (Betony), and has a pale yellow terminal spike of flowers for at least two months from mid Summer to Autumn.
Stachys species are widely used in folk and modern medicine due to their active substances which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The genus Stachys has received much attention for its bioactive secondary metabolites from different plant parts, and over 200 terpene, polyphenol, phenolic acid and essential oil compounds have been isolated.
Yellow Woundwort itself has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of nasopharyngeal catarrh, fever, burns, wounds and also as an astringent. The dried aerial parts of the plant are most often made into a tea or decoction and have been used in some places to treat hysteria and nervousness – in Italy it is known as Erba della paura, or ‘herb that keeps away fear’, referring to its anxiolytic properties.
Yellow Woundwort flourishes in semi-dry and dry grasslands and on rocky hillsides and prefers a sunny spot. It is happiest in nutrient poor, calcareous and moderately dry soil. Height 20 – 40cm when in flower. Flowering period can be considerably prolonged by cutting back hard. A couple of hard cuts per season will also encourage a good dense base which enables this small plant to better outcompete weeds.
9cm pot
Photo credit: Stachys recta (galasearch.de)
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
