Stachys annua
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Annual yellow woundwort
- Plant type
- Annual
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- temperate grasslands
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Stachys annua is
Stachys annua is a herbaceous annual that prefers the open exposure of temperate grasslands. You will recognize it by its upright habit and yellow flowers.
Living with this plant means providing it with consistent, medium watering while it enjoys a warm environment. It grows readily from seed when given full sun.
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Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Stachys annua
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Antiquity
Historical usage
Early herbalists identified the plant for its potential medicinal applications. It was historically applied as a poultice to minor wounds.
- 18th century
Botanical categorization
Naturalists began systematically documenting the plant as part of broader efforts to classify European flora. Its distinct annual nature distinguished it from other members of the genus.
- Present day
Modern observation
You likely encounter the plant in open landscapes or naturalized areas. Collectors now grow it to observe its life cycle within a single season.
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Start a collectionFrequently asked about Stachys annua
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Stachys annua?
Stachys annua is a species in the Stachys genus. Commonly known as Annual yellow woundwort, a annual, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to temperate grasslands.
How do you care for Stachys annua?
Reference care guidance for Stachys annua: full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Stachys annua?
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What else is Stachys annua called?
Stachys annua is also known as Stachys annua var. lycaonica.
Where can I see real photos of Stachys annua?
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