Hairy Hedgenettle
Stachys pilosa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Hairy Hedgenettle (Stachys pilosa) 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
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AR, AZ, CA, CO and 24 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Hairy hedgenettle is a compact native perennial that forms neat clumps of textured foliage topped with spikes of small flowers during summer months. This well-behaved wildflower maintains a tidy appearance and fits easily into cultivated garden beds without aggressive spreading.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hairy Hedgenettle is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers attract native bees and butterflies throughout the summer blooming period. Its dense flower spikes provide excellent nectar sources for pollinators during peak growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hairy Hedgenettle need?
- Hairy Hedgenettle grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Hairy Hedgenettle bloom?
- Hairy Hedgenettle blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Hairy Hedgenettle native?
- Hairy Hedgenettle (Stachys pilosa) is native to AR, AZ, CA, CO and 24 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Hairy Hedgenettle attract?
- Hairy Hedgenettle draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Hairy Hedgenettle HOA-friendly?
- Hairy Hedgenettle is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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