Stachys palustris - P9

Description
With its green, toothed leaves, the Marsh Woundwort (Stachys palustris) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges and streams. Purple flowers appear from June to August. It prefers well-drained, lime-free soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Marsh Woundwort is well tolerant of frost. The runner-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Marsh Woundwort are green, lanceolate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Marsh Woundwort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous.

Water depth
0 - 5 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
The purple, lip-shaped flowers of the Marsh Woundwort appear in whorls from June to August.

Use
Pond edge, stream course