Wood Betony
Botanical Name: Stachys officinalis
Parts used of Wood Betony: Aerial Parts
Parts Best used: Dried or Fresh
Ways to Prepare Wood Betony: Infusion, Syrup, Tincture
Bodycare Uses: Bath Salt, Cream, Foot Soak, Liniment, Ointment, Salve
Growing
Wood Betony
Plant Type:
Perennial
Sun Exposure:
Shade, Partial Shade
Plant Zone:
5-8
Planting Space:
10-12"
Plant Height:
12"
Start Seeds Indoors
Plant Maintenance: Low
Easiest To Grow From: Seed
Seeds & Companion Plants
Seeds benefit from Cold Stratification for:
Harvesting & Preserving
**When foraging for wild herbs, be sure to pay attention to where you are getting it from. Be cautious about harvesting plants grown in potentially contaminated areas like roadsides, driveways, unfamiliar terrain, and areas that may have been sprayed with herbicides.