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How to Grow and Care for Stinging nettle

Stinging nettle, also known as Common nettle, Nettle leaf, Burn nettle, Burn weed, Scratcy weed

Stinging nettle is a robust, perennial plant known for its resilience and adaptability to various growing conditions, making it relatively easy to care for. Special care points include ensuring adequate moisture, as stinging nettle prefers consistently damp soil, and exercising caution due to its irritating hairs that can cause a stinging sensation upon contact. Thus, wearing gloves during handling is recommended. Despite its invasive nature, stinging nettle requires minimal maintenance once established, thriving even in partial shade and nutrient-poor soils.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Stinging nettle

Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial, Annual
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil pH5.5-7.5
Planting TimeSpring
Hardiness Zones
3-10
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Stinging nettle is a robust perennial herb recognizable by its heart-shaped, serrated leaves and green to brownish stems. The plant reaches heights of 2 to 7 feet (60 to 210 cm) and distinguishes itself with tiny, inconspicuous greenish flowers. Notable are the stinging hairs covering stems and foliage, which cause a burning sensation upon contact. This herb thrives in rich and moist soil, often forming extensive colonies through vigorous rhizome and seed reproduction.
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