Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Seeds
Stinging Nettle is found growing all across North America and especially in moist, forested soil. If you have experienced the pain of a Stinging Nettle plant, wisdom would tell you to avoid it.
But, this perennial, often grown from herb seeds, is used as a medicinal herb, and it is used in the kitchen as well where cooking will remove the stinging effect of the leaves.
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 24 - 36 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring to late summer
Bloom Color: Green
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Nitrogen-rich, moist soils that drain well
Temperature: 65F
Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow the seed and do not bury
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches
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