Scarlet betony
Stachys coccinea
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
TX, NM, AZ
Pollinators
hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A mounding, semi-woody perennial forb with soft, hairy, wrinkled foliage and spikes of tubular scarlet-red flowers held above the foliage through the warm season. Thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and tolerates heat and drought once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Scarlet betony 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
Tubular red flowers are a strong hummingbird magnet and also draw bees and butterflies for nectar throughout a long bloom season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Scarlet betony need?
- Scarlet betony grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Scarlet betony bloom?
- Scarlet betony blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Scarlet betony native?
- Scarlet betony (Stachys coccinea) is native to TX, NM, AZ, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Scarlet betony attract?
- Scarlet betony draws hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
- Is Scarlet betony HOA-friendly?
- Scarlet betony is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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