How to Grow and Care for False nettles

The false nettle grows to be 50 to 100 cm in height with green to greenish-white flowers. Small, oval-shaped seeds of the false nettle are covered in small, hook-like hairs. This plant grows well in floodplains or bottom ground and is found across North America and into Central and South America.

Chinese grass is a traditional fiber crop that has been harvested in Asia for at least 6000 years. Thread made from the inner bark does not stretch the way cotton does, but it is about eight times as strong as cotton. However, chinese grass is not used in many textiles today because its collection and processing are expensive and time-consuming.

The japanese false nettle is gathered from the wild in most of Japan, primarily for its fiber, which is used to make ropes locally. Both the roots and leaves edible, and the leaves are also utilized in herbal medicine. Bees, birds, and other pollinators are drawn to this plant.

False nettle features large, lush leaves that capture sunlight in its dense forest habitat. This subspecies exhibits a robust stature with broad foliage, often indicative of its preference for shady understories. Its greenery not only contributes to the richness of the forest tapestry but also shelters an array of wildlife, playing a key role in the ecosystem's health and diversity.

Though it comes from the same family as nettles, siebold's false nettle doesn't have "stinging hairs" like its cousins. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant thanks to its interesting foliage texture. Along with other Boehmeria species, siebold's false nettle is used as food for larvae of many Lepidoptera species, which includes butterflies and moths.