Stinging Nettle

Urtica dioica, Urticaceae

Zones

2a–9b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Mulch MakerDynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect HabitatProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Full Sun (tolerated)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sweet CornZea mays var. saccharata

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Thai BasilOcimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

CardoonCynara cardunculus

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

ChicoryCichorium intybus

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sweet FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Bronze FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Siberian GinsengEleutherococcus senticosus

Beneficial Insect Habitat

American Scouring RushEquisetum hyemale var. affine

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

PeppermintMentha x piperita

Stinging nettle's aggressive root system and chemical compounds can suppress mint establishment

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationFiberFoodMedicineFertilizer

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Stinging Nettle grow in?

Stinging Nettle grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Stinging Nettle?

Good companions for Stinging Nettle include Sweet Corn, Thai Basil, Cardoon, Chicory, Sweet Fennel.

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