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Laportea canadensis

Also Known As

  • Stinging Nettle
  • Wood Nettle

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

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Laportea canadensis plant details

Laportea canadensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and high water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Laportea canadensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: urticaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: native plant, skin irritant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Laportea canadensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: high
Soil needs: average and rich

Gardening facts about Laportea canadensis plant

How to Grow Laportea canadensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • high
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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