Stachys bergii
Berg's hedgenettle
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Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Herb · Native
Stachys bergii (Berg's hedgenettle) is a native California herb in the Lamiaceae family, recognized by limited to Del Norte County with distinctive silvery wool.
Berg's hedgenettle is a California native perennial found in the northern coastal region of Del Norte County in dry coastal slopes, occasionally near serpentine areas, at elevations below 900 meters. Flowering from June to September, this plant produces pink flowers in clusters of 6, with a distinctive corolla tube 7 to 10 millimeters long. Growing with erect, branched stems 30 to 60 centimeters tall, the plant is densely covered in silvery, spreading woolly hairs that give it a distinctive appearance. Its narrow lance-shaped leaves are 2 to 5 centimeters long, with rounded bases and acute tips, arranged along stems with petioles less than 1 centimeter long. The plant's densely woolly stems and silvery hairiness make it a distinctive member of the hedgenettle family.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Co-occurs with 7 species; limited to Del Norte County with distinctive silvery wool
Habitat and range
Habitat: dry slopes near coast, possibly near serpentine
Elevation: < 900 m
Bloom period
Stachys bergii blooms Jun-Sep.
How to tell it apart
vs Salvia: Stachys has four stamens; Salvia has only two stamens visible in the flower.; vs Lepechinia: Stachys flowers are in separated whorls; Lepechinia has continuous branched clusters.; vs Verbascum: Stachys has square stems and opposite leaves; Verbascum has round stems and alternate leaves.; vs Melissa: Stachys upper flowers have small bracts; Melissa has full-sized leaves beneath all flower clusters.; vs Lamium: Stachys is upright with flowers in separated whorls; Lamium sprawls with flowers clustered at leaf joints.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stachys bergii native to California?
Yes. Stachys bergii is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Stachys bergii bloom?
Stachys bergii blooms Jun-Sep.
What plant family does Stachys bergii belong to?
Stachys bergii is in the Lamiaceae family, genus Stachys.
What habitat does Stachys bergii grow in?
Stachys bergii grows in dry slopes near coast, possibly near serpentine.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-08
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