False Nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica)
False Nettle
Copyright: Fred Miller
This unique plant is similar to the stinging nettles but lacks the stinging bulbs at the base of the hairs. It has small green/white flowers that bloom spike-like through summer until October. Although there is no nectar for the butterflies to enjoy, this plant is extremely important for the Commas, Question Marks, and Red Admirals as a host plant. Enjoy this plant in sunny to shady moist grounds, and watch as the caterpillars munch on the foliage of the False Nettle.
Where to Buy False Nettle
False Nettle is a Host Plant for:
Eastern Comma Butterfly, Milbert's Tortoiseshell Butterfly, Question Mark, Red Admiral Butterfly, West Coast Lady Butterfly, and moreFalse Nettle Specifications:
Color(s): Pale green, white flowers
Sun Exposure: Sun, partial shade
Soil: Moist
Average Height: 36 in.
Average Spread: 36 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
Note: Lacks stinging hairs
