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Boehmeria nivea

Also Known As

Ramie

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

7a-11

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Boehmeria nivea plant details

Boehmeria nivea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Boehmeria nivea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: urticaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, textural, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Boehmeria nivea

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A handsome, heavily-textured contrast for the border, this three footer has large, heavily seer-suckered tulip-shaped foliage; unique! S/M

By: Forestfarm

This fiber plant is a deciduous shrub to 4’ high and wide composed of multiple upright stems from an expanding rhizome. The leaves on this plant have a fuzzy white covering and lend outstanding texture in the garden! Blooms are clusters of tiny cream flowers that form little tails on the stems in summer. Rich, warm, well drained soil in part shade will result in a handsome specimen in the ground or in a pot.