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wood nettle
Laportea canadensis
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A native herbaceous perennial with coarse, nettle-like leaves and stinging hairs on stems and foliage. Produces inconspicuous greenish flowers in summer and prefers rich woodland conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
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, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatorwildlife benefitmedicinalfiber
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation