Description
Stinging Nettles are a stolonaceous herbaceous perennial, growing to 4 feet tall. Zones 4 to 9 feet. Contact with plant can lead to strong itching and a blistering rash, so plant away from high-traffic areas. Zones 4 to 9. This plant thrives in moist to sodden soil of garden, forest or roadside, in sun to shade. In the fall to early spring, sow weed in pots or directly in garden. Barely cover seeds with soil, tamp firmly, and keep evenly moist until germination, which is rapid. Thin or transplant to 1 to 2 feet apart. [200 organically certified seeds/ packet]
