Marsh Woundwort Tubers - Stachys palustris - AKA Marsh Hedgenettle Hedge Nettle - Organic

Marsh Woundwort tubers - Stachys palustris - AKA Marsh Hedgenettle Hedge Nettle plantsMarsh woundwort is a perennial plant growing from a horizontal tuberous runner. It has square stems with opposite pairs of leaves that are almost stalkless, linearly.It is easy to grow by planting the tubers.It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife.The purplish-red flowers are in terminal spikes, with gaps in the lower part of the spike. They are arranged in whorls, each flower consisting of five fused petals.The flowers are frequently visited by bees and hummingbirds.As their common names suggest, along with its close relatives field woundwort and hedge woundwort it is used to promote the healing of wounds. Wort is a middle English word for a herb or vegetable. It also produces large amounts of delicious edible tuberous runners.Suitab