Stachys floridana
Florida betony (Stachys floridana) is a perennial weed mostly found in Florida landscape planting beds, gardens, turfgrass, and agricultural production systems. Florida betony, also known as rattlesnake weed, grows in full sun to partial shade, tolerates wet and dry soil types, and is notorious for rapidly spreading through landscape beds. Its distinct underground tubers resemble rattlesnake rattles, earning it the nickname "rattlesnake weed."
- Scientific Name: Stachys floridana
- Common Name: Florida betony, rattlesnake weed
- Seasonality: Cool season perennial
- Soil Type: Moist to wet, sandy or loomy soils
- Toxicity: Non-toxic, tubers are edible
- Plant Growth: Aggressive growth rate
- Biology and Management of Florida Betony (Stachys floridana) in Ornamental Plants in Landscape Planting Beds
- Florida Betony Biology and Management in Turf
