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Boehmeria nivea

 
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Family: Urticaceae
Genus: Boehmeria (boh-MEER-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: nivea (NIV-ee-uh) (Info)

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Category:
Herbs
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By air layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Jan 9, 2007, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Ramie, Chinese Silk Plant, China Grass Boehmeria nivea is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

Positive henryr10 On Sep 9, 2003, henryr10 from Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) wrote:

Ramie has the longest fibers of any plant used for thread production, 7 times stronger than silk and 8 times stronger than cotton.

The fibers when raw spun resemble burlap or raw cotton in texture and is used in work clothing. When processed is softer than silk and much more durable. Also much more expensive.

The plant is also an excellent feed for about all livestock, cattle, pigs, chickens, etc. The VERY unusual leaf shape make it a standout in the garden.

Regional...

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

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Cincinnati, Ohio
Salem, Oregon



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