Laportea Species, Canadian Wood Nettle, Kentucky Hemp, Wood Nettle
Laportea canadensis
| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Genus: | Laportea (la-POR-tee-a) (Info) |
| Species: | canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Urtica canadensis |
Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
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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:
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Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
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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:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fairborn, Ohio
Leesburg, Virginia
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Negative | 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. |
