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Stinging nettles

Stinging Nettle is a perennial herb growing nearly worldwide. There are 5 subspecies of which 4 have stinging hairs. It occurs in moist sites along streams, meadow, and ditches, on mountain slopes, in woodland clearings, and in disturbed areas. Stinging nettle generally grows on deep, rich, moist soil and doesn’t do well in areas of drought. Description from North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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Stinging nettles

Stinging nettles fast facts

Scientific Name

Urtica dioica

Family

Urticaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered

Water Needs

Wet

Plant Type

Deciduous, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Yellow, White

Height

5 – 10 feet

Width

2 – 5 feet

Months in Bloom

May, June, July, August, September

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
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