Nettle

Latin Name: Urtica dioica
Plant type: Medicinal perennial
Botanical family: Urticaceae

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Harvest period: May to September

Exposure: Partial shade to full sun
Watering: Cool to moist soil

Companion plants: Mint, comfrey, lemon balm, elderberry
Enemy plants: Avoid near small fragile plants as it can invade

Description

A hardy perennial with serrated foliage and stinging hairs, nettle is an exceptionally nutritious and medicinal plant. Rich in minerals, it is used in both cooking and herbalism. In the garden, it promotes biodiversity and enriches compost.

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