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| Identification |
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Genus
Urtica
Species
dioica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
stinging nettle
Family
URTICACEAE
Specimen number
S14021
Data source
Allergy p284;ColorNat p21;DyePl p25;MedPl p145;UnVeg p257
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Decumbent
Overall height
7' - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The stems of Urtica dioica as well as the leaves and the flowers and the aerial parts and the whole plant have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Stinging nettle including yellow, green, dull gold, greenish yellow, beige and chart. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, alum is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric. Full sun is needed for this plant to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Jul 01 - Sep 30
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
diuretic
tonic
astringent
hemostatic
antiallergenic
galactagogue
prostate tonic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a pleasant mild flavor. Some of the vitamins and minerals found in Urtica dioica include: vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. For even more, see the full list of nutritional values. Stinging nettle is most commonly used cooked. This plant has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a diuretic, as a tonic, as an astringent and as a hemostatic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The aerial parts and the root are used in herbal preparations. This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. Hay fever season usually extends from July to September.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Stems
Leaves
Flowers
Aerial parts
Whole plant
Dye color
yellow,green,dull gold,greenish yellow,beige,chart
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Tall stalks
Crop spacing
4"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Low nitrogen
Time to harvest
spring to early summer
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Protein
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a pleasant mild flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is April. Provide 4" spacing when grown in quantity. Low nitrogen is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is spring to early summer. Propagation of Urtica dioica can be achieved by seed. Stinging nettle is a wildflower that occurs throughout US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Urtica dioica has an annual life cycle.
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