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Boehmeria cylindrica

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Names

Common Names
False Nettle, Small-Spiked False Nettle

Growth

Height
1.5-3.5 feet
Spread
12-24 inches (sources)
Growth Rate
Medium growth rate, especially in spring; growth slows in other seasons.

Appearance

Bloom Color
Green
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Yellowish Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4a-10b
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained loamy soil (light to medium texture)
Soil Drainage
Moist, well-drained soil.
Soil pH
No defined ideal soil pH; tolerates all pH levels (acid to alkaline), with neutral pH 6.0–8.0.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Summer and Fall
Bloom Time
Summer to early Fall

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies: Yes, Bees: Not indicated, Hummingbirds: Not indicated, Other pollinators: Not indicated, Birds: Not indicated

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024