Stachys germanica

FamilyGenus: Stachysheimisch in Deutschland

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Interactions

documented

About this species

Stachys germanica is a native herbaceous perennial of dry, sunny, calcareous habitats, reaching about 0.5 m in height and flowering from June to August. Its blooms are a good nectar and pollen source for wildlife.

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PollinationFlower visit

Ecological significance

As a native species, Stachys germanica supports local wildlife by providing nectar and pollen (each valued at 3) to flower-visiting insects. Its arbuscular mycorrhizal associations contribute to soil health in suitable dry, calcareous habitats.

Annual cycle

Flowering occurs from June to August.

Safety note

No specific safety information is available.

Standort & Merkmale

Light

Sonne

Moisture

Trocken

Soil

Mittelzehrer (Normaler Boden)

Bloom time

Jun – Aug

Soil reaction

Basisch / Kalkhold

Bioregion

Continental

Nectar value

Pollen value

Growth form

Krautige Pflanze

Woodiness

Nicht verholzt

Leaf type

Breitblättrig

Plant height

0.524 m

Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)

Pflege & Anbau

Grow in full sun in dry, well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline. The plant is adapted to normal nutrient levels and benefits from undisturbed mycorrhizal fungi. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions well.

Scientific profile

Stachys germanica is a broad-leaved, non-woody herbaceous plant native to Great Britain. It typically reaches a height of about 0.52 metres and grows in dry, sunny locations on calcareous or basic soils. The plant flowers from June to August, producing blooms with nectar and pollen values rated 3, making it a useful resource for pollinating insects. It forms arbuscular mycorrhizas (AM) and is associated with low-disturbance environments. Its Red List status is 3.

Bestäuber & Besucher

8 Arten interagieren mit dieser Pflanze

Ceratina cyanea Bombus terrestrisBombus humilisBombus lapidariusLasioglossum glabriusculumBombus pascuorum Bombus hortorumPsithyrus rupestris

Other flower visitors

1 other species visit the flowers

Bombylius sp.2

Sources & data origin

•TraitCH — CC BY 4.0TraitCH 2.0 contributors; imported as source-preserving NaturKompass taxon evidence.

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•FloraWeb / BfN

•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)

•EuPPollNet — Kuppler et al. (2025), DOI: 10.1111/geb.70000 (CC BY 4.0)

•Database of Pollinator Interactions (DoPI) — Pocock et al. (2022), DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3801 (CC BY)

•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)

•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)

•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)

•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)

•Foto: © Orest Lyzhechka / Adobe Stock / AdobeStock_744034968

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