Nettles, Stinging
Urtica dioic
Description: Stinging Nettle is a hardy, fast-growing perennial herb known for its serrated, deep green leaves and tiny, inconspicuous greenish flowers. While its fine, hair-like stingers give it a reputation for being prickly, this powerhouse plant is highly valued for its rich nutrient content, medicinal properties, and role in supporting wildlife. A staple in herbal and permaculture gardens, Stinging Nettle thrives in moist, fertile soils and regenerates quickly when harvested.
Wildlife Benefits: Stinging Nettle is an essential host plant for several butterfly species, including the Red Admiral and Painted Lady. It also provides food and habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects while improving soil health with its deep-reaching roots.
Medicinal Benefits: Long used in traditional herbal medicine, Stinging Nettle is prized for its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and nutrient-rich properties. High in iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C, it is commonly brewed into teas, made into tinctures, or cooked into soups and pestos to support immunity, joint health, and overall wellness. The dried leaves lose their sting and can be safely handled for culinary and medicinal use.
Native Status: Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, Stinging Nettle grows well in Georgia’s climate and thrives in moist, shaded areas or along woodland edges.
Pollinator Friendliness: While not a showy pollinator plant, Stinging Nettle provides habitat and food for butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects, making it an important plant for biodiversity.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 12–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Partial Shade but tolerates Full Sun
How to Grow: Stinging Nettle thrives in rich, moist soil and spreads readily via rhizomes. It is best grown in a designated area or container to prevent unwanted spreading. Harvest young leaves with gloves to avoid stings, and dry or cook them before use. Cut back in late summer to encourage fresh growth.
Add nutrient density, medicinal value, and ecological benefits to your garden with Stinging Nettle—a resilient, multi-functional plant that supports both people and wildlife.
Available in 2 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Urtica dioic
Description: Stinging Nettle is a hardy, fast-growing perennial herb known for its serrated, deep green leaves and tiny, inconspicuous greenish flowers. While its fine, hair-like stingers give it a reputation for being prickly, this powerhouse plant is highly valued for its rich nutrient content, medicinal properties, and role in supporting wildlife. A staple in herbal and permaculture gardens, Stinging Nettle thrives in moist, fertile soils and regenerates quickly when harvested.
Wildlife Benefits: Stinging Nettle is an essential host plant for several butterfly species, including the Red Admiral and Painted Lady. It also provides food and habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects while improving soil health with its deep-reaching roots.
Medicinal Benefits: Long used in traditional herbal medicine, Stinging Nettle is prized for its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and nutrient-rich properties. High in iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C, it is commonly brewed into teas, made into tinctures, or cooked into soups and pestos to support immunity, joint health, and overall wellness. The dried leaves lose their sting and can be safely handled for culinary and medicinal use.
Native Status: Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, Stinging Nettle grows well in Georgia’s climate and thrives in moist, shaded areas or along woodland edges.
Pollinator Friendliness: While not a showy pollinator plant, Stinging Nettle provides habitat and food for butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects, making it an important plant for biodiversity.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 12–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Partial Shade but tolerates Full Sun
How to Grow: Stinging Nettle thrives in rich, moist soil and spreads readily via rhizomes. It is best grown in a designated area or container to prevent unwanted spreading. Harvest young leaves with gloves to avoid stings, and dry or cook them before use. Cut back in late summer to encourage fresh growth.
Add nutrient density, medicinal value, and ecological benefits to your garden with Stinging Nettle—a resilient, multi-functional plant that supports both people and wildlife.
Available in 2 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Urtica dioic
Description: Stinging Nettle is a hardy, fast-growing perennial herb known for its serrated, deep green leaves and tiny, inconspicuous greenish flowers. While its fine, hair-like stingers give it a reputation for being prickly, this powerhouse plant is highly valued for its rich nutrient content, medicinal properties, and role in supporting wildlife. A staple in herbal and permaculture gardens, Stinging Nettle thrives in moist, fertile soils and regenerates quickly when harvested.
Wildlife Benefits: Stinging Nettle is an essential host plant for several butterfly species, including the Red Admiral and Painted Lady. It also provides food and habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects while improving soil health with its deep-reaching roots.
Medicinal Benefits: Long used in traditional herbal medicine, Stinging Nettle is prized for its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and nutrient-rich properties. High in iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C, it is commonly brewed into teas, made into tinctures, or cooked into soups and pestos to support immunity, joint health, and overall wellness. The dried leaves lose their sting and can be safely handled for culinary and medicinal use.
Native Status: Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, Stinging Nettle grows well in Georgia’s climate and thrives in moist, shaded areas or along woodland edges.
Pollinator Friendliness: While not a showy pollinator plant, Stinging Nettle provides habitat and food for butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects, making it an important plant for biodiversity.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 3–6 feet
Spacing: 12–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Partial Shade but tolerates Full Sun
How to Grow: Stinging Nettle thrives in rich, moist soil and spreads readily via rhizomes. It is best grown in a designated area or container to prevent unwanted spreading. Harvest young leaves with gloves to avoid stings, and dry or cook them before use. Cut back in late summer to encourage fresh growth.
Add nutrient density, medicinal value, and ecological benefits to your garden with Stinging Nettle—a resilient, multi-functional plant that supports both people and wildlife.
Available in 2 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.