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annual stinging nettle

Urtica urens

Genus: Urtica
Family: Urticaceae
Common Names: small nettle

About this plant

A bushy, upright annual to 75cm, with distinctly toothed leaves and clusters of small, greenish white flowers in summer. Leaves are covered in tiny hairs that can irritate the skin, though young leaves are edible when cooked.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in full sun, in nitrogen-rich soil. Self-seeds freely and can be difficult to control or eradicate. See the advice page on controlling nettles for more details

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to avoid self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars, particularly those of the peacock butterfly, as annual and perennial nettles are a key food source

Diseases

May be susceptible to some fungal and virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years