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Eucnide urens

Also Known As

  • Desert Stingbush
  • Rock Nettle
  • Velcro Plant

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

Eucnide urens plant details

Eucnide urens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and rocky soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucnide urens

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: loasaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucnide urens

USDA Zones:
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, lean and rocky

Gardening facts about Eucnide urens plant

How to Grow Eucnide urens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

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