Drummond's Hedgenettle
Stachys drummondii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Drummond's Hedgenettle (Stachys drummondii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, moths, nectar insects
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Drummond's Hedgenettle is a native Texas wildflower that produces spikes of small purple or pink flowers from spring through late summer. This low-growing annual herb forms compact clumps with textured foliage and attracts numerous pollinators during its extended bloom period.
In an HOA neighborhood
Drummond's Hedgenettle is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
The long flowering season supports butterflies, moths, and various nectar-feeding insects from March through August. Its abundant small flowers provide a reliable nectar source during hot summer months when many other plants stop blooming.
Common questions
- How much sun does Drummond's Hedgenettle need?
- Drummond's Hedgenettle grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Drummond's Hedgenettle bloom?
- Drummond's Hedgenettle blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Drummond's Hedgenettle native?
- Drummond's Hedgenettle (Stachys drummondii) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Drummond's Hedgenettle attract?
- Drummond's Hedgenettle draws butterflies, moths, and nectar insects.
- Is Drummond's Hedgenettle HOA-friendly?
- Drummond's Hedgenettle is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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