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    Boehmeria platanifolia

    Also Known As

    • Japanese False Nettle
    • Sycamore-leaf False Nettle

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Boehmeria platanifolia plant details

    Boehmeria platanifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Boehmeria platanifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: urticaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: big leaves, textural, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Boehmeria platanifolia

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An Asian form of False Nettle, (thankfully, missing the stinging parts), Boehmeria platanifolia is a curiosity, grown specifically for its bold pointy sycamore shaped leaves although it does flower...with upright first, then drooping tan/green tassels in late summer. Plants grow 3-4' tall and wide. It is an interesting late season addition for the sun or partially shade garden.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Boehmeria platanifolia plant

    How to Grow Boehmeria platanifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Boehmeria nivea 'Nichirin'

    aka Boehmeria nipononivea 'Nichirin', Boehmeria nivea var. tenacissima, Nichirin Japanese False Nettle

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Boehmeria nivea 'Nichirin' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Boehmeria nivea

    aka Ramie

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Boehmeria nivea foliage by Dominicus Johannes Bergsma
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    Debregeasia edulis

    aka Boehmeria janatsi-itsigo, Morocarpus edulis, Morocarpus japonicus, Janatsi-itsigo, Suhosine, Toon-itsigo, Water Hemp, Yanagi Ichigo

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Debregeasia edulis fruit by Loasa
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