Texas Betony
- Also Known As: Scarlet Betony, Scarlet Hedge Nettle
- Botanical Name: Stachys coccinea
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Water Demand: Low|Medium
- Landscape Use: Container, Deer Resistant, Fragrance
- Ornamental Color: Red
- Native or Adapted: Native
- Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds, Birds, Butterflies
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen
- Plant Form: Spreading
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 2' - 4'
- Plant Height: 1' - 3'
Description
Grows quite well in dry shade and needs very little supplemental water once established. Scarlet-red tubular flowers are hummingbird favorites.
Texas Betony Photos
