Urtica holosericea
Identification
Description
A large perennial that is liked by butterflies and other native insects.(You\'ll hate it as it is a very large stinging nettle.) I\'ve seen it in Carpinteria on a north slope mixed with Ribes speciosum, Umbellularia, Rubus ursinus, Quercus agrifolia and Sambucus mexicana. In Los Osos I walked past a patch of Ceanothus griseus into a patch of Salix lasiolepis (in shorts) , I was stung to discover the plants growing with the Salix(and above my head) were Urtica. The foliage looks something like Catnip, or Catmint, flowers are rather ugly green-yellow. If you need to protect a water source, e.g., a pond, from people, stinging nettle has merits. This plant will go drought dormant and disappear until water reappears.
Characteristics
Urtica holosericea Giant Stinging Nettle tolerates sand and clay.
Urtica holosericea Giant Stinging Nettle is great for a butterfly garden.
Urtica holosericea Giant Stinging Nettle's foliage type is evergreen.
Urtica holosericea Giant Stinging Nettle's flower color is yellow.
Communities
Communities for Urtica holosericea Giant Stinging Nettle:Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Red Fir Forest, Mixed-evergreen Forest, Riparian (rivers & creeks) and Yellow Pine Forest.
Ranges for Urtica holosericea
| ph: | 5.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 6 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 3.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 4.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 100.00 to 1300.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| Out of Stock | $ 6.99 |
Always out of stock ?If the numbers are zero, there is a reason.