Florida Hedgenettle (Stachys floridana) is in the Mint Family family (Lamiaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 976 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Florida Hedgenettle: observations by month (U.S.)
About Florida Hedgenettle
Stachys floridana is a species of betony in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the United States, where its true native range is probably limited to Florida, but today it is known throughout the Southeast as an introduced species and common weed. It occurs as far west as Texas, and it has been recorded in California. Its common names include Florida betony, Florida hedgenettle, and rattlesnake weed. It has been called wild artichoke, but...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Florida Hedgenettle by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 689 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Mississippi | 127 | April | Mar–May |
| Georgia | 52 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Alabama | 35 | April | Mar–Apr |
| South Carolina | 29 | April | Apr–Apr |
| North Carolina | 25 | April | Apr–May |
| Louisiana | 18 | March | Mar–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Mint Family)
Red Deadnettle
Common Selfheal
Ground-Ivy
Henbit Deadnettle
Wild Bergamot
Lyreleaf Sage
Chia
American germander
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Florida Hedgenettle?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to April.
Where is Florida Hedgenettle most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Mississippi, Georgia.