Description and images of Stachys sp. #1558 (), a native Chilean plant, provided by the supplier of native exotic Chilean seeds, Chileflora.com

INTRODUCTION

Image of Stachys sp. #1558 ()

Image of Stachys sp. #1558

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006

DESCRIPTION

Flower: Red, 2 petals

Image of Stachys sp. #1558 ()

Image of Stachys sp. #1558

VII Region, Laguna Maule, Chile
Altitude: 1600-2600 m. 02 11, 2006

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

High altitude close to the timber line

Watering conditions:

Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.

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USES

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GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).

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More species from the same Lamiaceae family in our data base:

Stachys sp. #1558

Record:	1558
	About 11 Stachys in Chile and 3 in our data base.
	About 14 Lamiaceae in Chile and 14 in our data base.