Plants > Perennials

sycamore-leaf false nettle

Boehmeria platanifolia

Genus: Boehmeria
Family: Urticaceae

About this plant

A woodland perennial to 1.5m tall, grown for its serrated, nettle-like leaves which are held on red stalks. In late summer, drooping white flower tassels are produced

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in light shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years