false nettle
Boehmeria cylindrica
False nettle is a native North American perennial with slender stems and small serrated leaves resembling true nettles, but without stinging hairs. It produces inconspicuous greenish flowers and thrives in moist woodland conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation