Stachys drummondii
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Annual-biennial to 50 cm high with ovate leaves 2-7 cm long. Plant is erect. Leaves opposite, ovate to heart-shaped, up to 3 1/8 inches long, leaf margins toothed. Flowers in often spikelike racemes, bilateral about 3/8 inches long. Corolla 9-12 mm long, lavender or purple-rose.
Field Identification: The corolla extends well beyond the calyx, easily distinguishing it from S. crenata. One of the earliest blooming plants in late winter, but disappears quickly as weather gets hot.
Plant Trivia: Named in honor of Thomas Drummond, and immigrant from Scotland who contributed much to the knowledge of Texas flowers, especially from Central Texas.
Occurrence: Frequently found on various soils in pastures and woods, often in partial shade.
Bloom Period: November – June
Plant Use:
Key to the Genus Stachys:
- Corolla 4-5 mm long……………………………………………………….S. crenata
Corolla much longer……………………………………………..S. drummondii
