Common Hedge-Nettle
NameCommon Hedge-Nettle
Species NameStachys sylvatica
Common NameCommon Hedge-Nettle
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, hairy
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple-pink flowers in a dense terminal spike, typical of the mint family (Lamiaceae). The plant is not typically cultivated as a bonsai due to its herbaceous nature.
Description
This image displays a close-up of a flowering common hedge-nettle plant, featuring a dense spike of vibrant purple-pink tubular flowers arranged in whorls along a sturdy green stem. Its serrated, dark green leaves are visible near the base of the flower spike, characteristic of this herbaceous perennial.
