natural herbs
Stachys hyssopifolia
Herb latin name: Stachys hyssopifolia
Family: Labiatae
Edible parts of Stachys hyssopifolia:
Tubers - raw or cooked. A crisp texture. The leaves are possibly edible.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Sandy, gravelly or peaty shores and bogs.Propagation of Stachys hyssopifolia:
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.Cultivation of the herb:
Sandy, gravelly or peaty shores and bogs.Medicinal use of Stachys hyssopifolia:
None knownKnown hazards of Stachys hyssopifolia:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.