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July 6, 2007 : Stachys 'Hidalgo'

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Keywords: Lamiaceae | Stachys 'Hidalgo' | cultivated in Oregon, USA

Stachys 'Hidalgo'

Botany Photo of the Day will have brief written entries on weekends, holidays and my vacations from April through September. – Daniel

Another thank you to Jacki of Oregon, aka jacki-dee@Flickr for sharing one of her photographs with us (original via BPotD Flickr Group Pool).

There's plenty of confusion surrounding the name of this plant; a glance at search engine results reveals Stachys 'Hidalgo', Stachys coccinea 'Hidalgo', Stachys albotomentosa, Stachys albotomentosa 'Hidalgo', and, for good measure, even Stachys hidalgo (which has never been scientifically published). I've opted to use the name tentatively accepted by the Royal Horticultural Society. The common name is scarlet hedgenettle or seven-up plant.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at July 6, 2007 12:00 AM

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So if it's a hybrid/cultivar, do we know the species making up the hybrid/cultivar? Or is it just the general "Horticultural Origin"?

The photo itself is really nice - emphasizes the subject while presenting a pleasing window onto a bright and colorful garden.

Posted by: Eric in SF at July 6, 2007 10:26 AM

ooooo -- I want that plant in my garden? Does anyone know if Hidalgo self-seeds as prolifically as Stachys lantana does?

Posted by: maureen at July 6, 2007 2:25 PM

This the most beautiful Stachys I have ever seen. I only have Stachys albotomentosa which is small and has pale yellow flowers. Thank you for such a lovely photo.
Margaret-Rae

Posted by: Margaret-Rae Davis at July 6, 2007 3:42 PM

WOW! It's lovely, must get one and it's a stunning shot too!

Posted by: fotrristi at July 7, 2007 5:05 PM

I had this plant in my container garden for several years. Best plant ever. And hummingbirds adore it. =^)

Posted by: Edward at July 17, 2008 2:10 AM

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