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Stalked Water Horehound

Lycopus rubellus, Lamiaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

American water-pennywortHydrocotyle americana
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Snailseed pondweedPotamogeton spirillus
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent
Shallow SedgeCarex lurida
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Water FigwortScrophularia auriculata

Large water figwort can shade smaller water horehound and may release growth-inhibiting compounds

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat Creation

Edible Parts

Tubers

Medicinal Uses

Thyroid RegulationSedative

Common Questions

What zones does Stalked Water Horehound grow in?

Stalked Water Horehound grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Stalked Water Horehound?

Good companions for Stalked Water Horehound include American water-pennywort, Snailseed pondweed, Shallow Sedge.

Design guilds with Stalked Water Horehound and see companion relationships visually.

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