Family: Urticaceae
Genus: Laportea (la-POR-tee-a) (Info)
Species: canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis) (Info)
Synonym:Urticastrum divaricatum
Synonym:Urtica divaricata
Synonym:Urtica canadensis
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Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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