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Laportea canadensis

 
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Family: Urticaceae
Genus: Laportea
Species: canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis) (Info)

Synonym:Urticastrum divaricatum
Synonym:Urtica divaricata
Synonym:Urtica canadensis

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

No positives
No neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative Malus2006 On May 29, 2008, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN
(Zone 4a) wrote:

I wish I had a picture to share - this is a localized weed that mainly infects rich moist woodlands. They live in more shade than common nettle even thought common nettle would thrive in a garden in the shade. Their leaves are more wider but their sting is not any less worst.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Minneapolis, Minnesota



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