Nettles (Urtica dioica)

Bring a touch of wild resilience and ecological value to your garden with this fascinating and versatile herb. Nettles, despite their stinging reputation, are a valuable plant known for their nutritious leaves, their ability to attract beneficial insects, and their diverse uses in the garden and kitchen.

Features:

Unique Foliage: Showcases toothed, heart-shaped leaves with stinging hairs.
Attracts Pollinators: A valuable food source for butterfly larvae and other beneficial insects.
Nutrient-Rich: The leaves are packed with vitamins and minerals, supporting biodiversity in an organic garden.
Versatile Uses: Can be used to make teas, soups, and other culinary creations, or as a fertilizer and compost activator for other herbs.
Easy to Grow: Thrives in a variety of conditions and can be easily cultivated in gardens or naturalized areas. For indoor growing, give this live plant a sunny spot.

Growing Conditions:

Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Grows well in moist, fertile soil.
Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 3-10.
Additional Notes:

Nettles are a member of the Urticaceae (nettle) family.
They can grow to a height of 3-7 feet and pair well with other plants in the garden.
This plant is deer-resistant and a valuable addition to wildlife gardens and permaculture gardens. It can be a thoughtful addition to gifts for mom.

🌿 Many customers pair this plant with other traditional medicinal and pollinator-friendly perennials from our nursery, including:

* Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
* Wild Bergamot / Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)
* Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
* Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
* Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)


These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.We are happy to work with customers if your plants arrive in bad shape as we want a good end result for both of us. We pack and send healthy plants that sometimes do not travel well or get bounced around.
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