100 Smallspike False Nettle Seeds Boehmeria cylindrica Native Woodland Plant Wet Soil Perennial
Smallspike False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica) is a native perennial woodland plant valued for its understated green flower spikes and its adaptability to moist, shaded habitats. It forms upright clumps of textured, deep green foliage that naturalize beautifully along woodland edges, stream banks, and rain gardens.
This species works well in native plant gardens, shade borders, and restoration plantings where consistent moisture is present. Its foliage and structure offer a soft, wild texture among other woodland perennials, and it pairs nicely with ferns, sedges, and other moisture-loving companions.
Species: Boehmeria cylindrica
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Moist to wet, humus-rich
Zones: 3-10
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Sow on surface, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native woodland species suited to wet, shaded sites