Perennial
Florida Betony
Stachys floridana
Varieties We Carry
StandardStachys floridana
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$7.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 9.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size6-18 inches × 12-24 inches
About Florida Betony
Florida betony (Stachys floridana) is a Florida native perennial in the mint family with square stems, scalloped leaves, and small tubular pink to white flowers attractive to native bees. It spreads aggressively via distinctive white, segmented, rattlesnake-like tubers that are nearly impossible to fully remove once established. UF/IFAS classifies this plant as a serious landscape weed; it is not recommended for intentional planting in garden or lawn settings. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Semi-deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Grows in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of light conditions. In NE Florida, it performs best with moderate sun and will emerge aggressively in fall after summer dormancy regardless of site exposure.
Water
Tolerates both dry and moist soils; moderate irrigation supports active cool-season growth. In NE Florida's landscape beds, normal rainfall is typically sufficient during its fall-through-spring growing period.
Soil & Fertilizer
Highly adaptable to sandy, loamy, or moist soils with no special pH requirements. Note: Florida betony is a prolific cool-season weed and is extremely difficult to eradicate once established due to persistent tubers — it is not recommended for intentional planting in garden beds.
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Common questions
Is Florida Betony a good plant for St. Augustine?
Florida Betony is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-18 inches × 12-24 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.