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Perennial Yellow Woundwort

Stachys recta, Lamiaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lamp-wick Jerusalem SagePhlomis lychnitis
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Large-flowered BeardtonguePenstemon grandiflorus
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Wild BasilClinopodium vulgare

Lamiaceae family members often produce allelopathic essential oils that can inhibit growth of related species in the mint family

Large-flowered Self-healPrunella grandiflora

Lamiaceae species often exhibit allelopathic competition through essential oil production that inhibits nearby mint family relatives

Uses

Functions

Bee ForageTraditional MedicineLimestone Adaptation

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntisepticDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Perennial Yellow Woundwort grow in?

Perennial Yellow Woundwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Perennial Yellow Woundwort?

Good companions for Perennial Yellow Woundwort include Lamp-wick Jerusalem Sage, Large-flowered Beardtongue.

Design guilds with Perennial Yellow Woundwort and see companion relationships visually.

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