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Image of Stachys philippiana
V Region, Portillo, Chile
Altitude: 2900-3200 m. 02 10, 2007
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Species: | Stachys philippiana Vatke | |
Family: | Lamiaceae | ![]() |
Order: | Lamiales | |
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Record: | 0743 |
About 11 Stachys in Chile and 8 in our data base. | |
About 22 Lamiaceae in Chile and 22 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Some ornamental value (B) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Stachys philippiana V Region, Portillo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 2 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Stachys philippiana V Region, Portillo, Chile
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HABITATIn 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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Image of Stachys philippiana V Region, Portillo, Chile
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USESSome ornamental value (B)
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Image of Stachys philippiana V Region, Portillo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis 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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