Common hemp-nettle

Galeopsis tetrahit

Galeopsis

Lamiaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Common hemp-nettle is an adaptable annual that grows easily in average garden conditions. Provide partial shade and moderate watering for best results. This plant self-seeds readily and requires minimal maintenance once established in suitable conditions.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

8″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 16″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alaska

Albania

Alberta

Austria

Baltic States

Bangladesh

Belarus

Belgium

British Columbia

Bulgaria

California

Central European Rus

Connecticut

Corse

Czechoslovakia

Denmark

East European Russia

Finland

France

Germany

Attracts

🐝 Bees

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 11, 2018 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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