Red Flowered Lamb's Ear
Stachys coccinea 'Mountain Red'
SKU: HC014738
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Overview
Exclusive. A stunning native wildflower, 'Mountain Red' blooms for months with hummingbird attracting clear red trumpet-shaped flowers. This is our special cold hardy strain and it does best in dappled or partial shade.
key features
Botanical Name
Stachys coccinea 'Mountain Red'
Growing Zones
Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Native, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Groundcover, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Fragrant, Mass Plantings
Soil Moisture
Average
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade, Full Shade
Mature Height
18" tall
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
HC014738
Description
14-16" tall x 15-18" wide. A summer blooming native wildflower, 'Mountain Red' has clear red trumpet-shaped flowers that color the garden for months. This selection is the most cold hardy form of Stachys coccineus with the original seed collected from an elevation of 7,000 ft. in eastern AZ. Flowering for many months, it's an outstanding plant for attracting hummingbirds! Plant it in dappled or partial shade and in compost enriched garden loam. Also known as Scarlet Hedgenettle, Scarlet Hedge Nettle, Texas Betony, Red Betony, Hummingbird Betony and Scarlet Sage. An excellent companion plant for Aquilegia or Campanula.
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