Stachys ajugoides var. rigida
Bugle Hedgenettle.
Bugle hedgenettle is a low perennial that you'll see in coastal California along roadsides where the moisture runs to, seeps and creek edges. Both butterflies and hummingbirds will use the flowers for nectar, Checkerspot larvae will use the foliage for food. Use in a cool flower bed that gets some water. Mix with Yerba Buena, Lilies, or Huecheras to add interest for you and wildlife.
Stachys ajugoides var. rigida tolerates clay, serpentine and seasonal flooding.
Stachys ajugoides var. rigida is great for a bird garden and a butterfly garden.
Foliage of Stachys ajugoides var. rigida has color lt-green, is stressdeciduous and is edible.
Flower of Stachys ajugoides var. rigida has color pink and is edible.
Fruit of Stachys ajugoides var. rigida is edible.
Communities for Stachys ajugoides var. rigida:Coastal Sage Scrub.
| ph: | 5.00 to 7.60 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.06 to 0.60 |
| width[m]: | 0.50 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 100.00 to 400.00 |
