Field woundwort (Stachys arvensis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Field woundwort on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Field woundwort
Stachys arvensis, commonly known as Field Woundwort or Annual Hedgenettle, is a small annual herbaceous plant that forms low, dense clumps. Its pink or purplish flowers, clustered in axillary spikes, give it a delicate charm. It's ideal for wild gardens, rockeries, or as ground cover in sunny areas.
Native range
Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, even poor or sandy ones. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, as it tolerates drought well. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. It does not require excessive fertilization; overly rich soil can promote excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowering.
How to save a dying Field woundwort
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or wilting leaves, soft and blackened stems. Soft, dark roots.
- First aid
- Remove plant, check roots. If rotted, trim. Replant in well-drained soil. Reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering is its biggest enemy; it doesn't tolerate waterlogging. Also lack of direct light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly at the first signs of rot due to overwatering or lack of light.