Scarlet hedgenettle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Scarlet hedgenettle
Scientific classification
Genus:	Stachys
Species:	coccinea

Stachys coccinea, often called the scarlet hedgenettle or Texas betony, is a beautiful flowering plant. It is part of the Lamiaceae family, which is also known as the mint family. People grow this plant because it is very pretty. It naturally grows in areas from Arizona to Texas in the United States, and from Baja California Sur, Mexico, all the way to Nicaragua in Central America.

What are the different types of Scarlet Hedgenettle?

When we talk about different types of Stachys coccinea, we often mean its cultivars. A cultivar is a special kind of plant that people have grown and selected for certain features, like flower color or how tall it grows. Here are some popular cultivars of the scarlet hedgenettle:

• Stachys coccinea 'Chinook': These plants have flowers that are a pretty coral-red color. They bloom for a long time and usually grow to be about 15 inches (38 cm) tall.
• Stachys coccinea 'Hidalgo': This type also has coral-red flowers. It grows a bit taller, usually between 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm). Sometimes, people might mistakenly call it Stachys albotomentosa.
• Stachys coccinea 'Hot Spot Coral': This cultivar is known for its bright coral-red flowers. These plants typically reach about 18 inches (46 cm) in height.
• Stachys coccinea 'Pow Wow': This variety produces flowers that are a brick-red color. The plants are usually around 12 inches (30 cm) tall.