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Stachys coccinea
Texas Betony

Texas Betony is great for attracting hummingbirds. Its bright red, tubular flowers bloom from spring to fall. Remove spent spikes to keep the blooms coming. The soft and fuzzy leaves also are attractive and have a pungent but not off-putting smell. This plant is a favorite nectar source for Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies. The plant will often persist through the winter, though it may die down to the crown. This Texas native can be found naturally in  the mountains of the Trans-Pecos and as far west as Arizona. Being a perennial, it returns each spring. Texas Betony doesn't require much water once established, another plus. And average soil is fine for it to thrive. You can use it in shade, too. What's not to like?

18-24" tall x 18" wide     sun/shade       Zones 7-9     native      hummingbirds

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