This herbaceous perennial grows in southeastern Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas and northern Mexico at elevations from 1500 to 8000 feet. Fuzzy, soft gray-green leaves up to 3 inches long are arranged opposite each other on the stems. Coral red tubular flowers attract hummingbirds from March to October. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide moderate to ample irrigation. Cut back as needed to remove frost damaged foliage and to maintain a dense form.
Stachys coccinea (Texas Betony)
Stachys coccinea
Texas Betony
This herbaceous perennial grows in southeastern Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas and northern Mexico at elevations from 1500 to 8000 feet. Fuzzy, soft gray-green leaves up to 3 inches long are arranged opposite each other on the stems. Coral red tubular flowers attract hummingbirds from March to October. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide moderate to ample irrigation. Cut back as needed to remove frost damaged foliage and to maintain a dense form.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2 (ft) |
| Spread | 2 (ft) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (in) |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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