Stachys floridana is a native, edible wildflower that attracts bees and butterflies. It can colonize aggressively so is ideal for use in wilder areas of a landscape or restoration . Prefers moist to consistently wet soil. Young leaves and stems can be eaten in salads or dried for use in tea. This plant is know for its tubers, which can be eaten raw in a sald or pickled. Harvest tubers in spring or late fall.