- Leaves have stinging hairs that cause irritation to the skin
- 4 to 12 feet tall
- For woodland gardeners who want to attract wildlife
- New leaves are edible and nutritious (sting is neutralized by cooking)
- Found in Bay hills, Diablo, Hamilton and Altamont sections
Urtica dioica subsp. holosericea
Origin | Bay Hills, Tilden RP |
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Size | 1 gallon, 4 inch |
bloom season | Aug |
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pollinators | Butterflies |
habitat | Coastal scrub |
growth habit | Creeping |
sun | Full Sun |
habitat | Grassland |
flower color | Inconspicuous |
bloom season | Jul |
bloom season | Jun |
habitat | Mixed evergreens |
water | Mod |
sun | Part Shade |
soil | Poor |
habitat | Riparian |
bloom season | Sep |
soil | Well-drained |
dormancy | winter |
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