Burning nettle
Urtica urens
Burning nettle is a fast-growing, weedy annual that thrives in disturbed soils with moderate moisture and partial to full sun. Handle with care as its stinging hairs can cause skin irritation — gloves are strongly recommended during handling and harvest. Despite its sting, it has a long history of medicinal and nutritional use and supports important butterfly and moth larvae.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
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Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 28, 2022 by joseronchel (cc-by-sa)
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