20 Seeds Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica Hardy Perennial Herb

Stinging nettle is a hardy herbaceous perennial known for its serrated green leaves and upright growth habit, widely recognized as a traditional edible and tea herb. It grows vigorously in gardens and wild spaces, appreciated by foragers for its culinary and ornamental value.

The young leaves are traditionally harvested for soups, teas, and cooked dishes, while the plant also serves as a useful garden companion and host for butterfly larvae. It spreads via rhizomes and self-seeding, so it thrives best where it has room to naturalize. Handle with care, as the leaves and stems bear fine hairs.
Species: Urtica dioica
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant Habit: Upright, spreading
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, nitrogen-rich
Zones: 3-10
Germination: 10-21 days
Sowing: Surface sow, light required for germination
Spacing: 12-24 inches
Notes: Will naturalize readily; keep contained if spread is unwanted