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
The seeds arrived quickly but we did not receive part of our order. We are still waiting for the ones we received to grow so too early for full review.
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