False Nettle, Smallspike false nettle

Boehmeria cylindrica

Physical Characteristics

Boehmeria cylindrica is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from August to September. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required).. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Florida to Texas, north to S. Quebec, S. Ontario and Minnesota.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Although members of the nettle family, plants in this genus do not have stinging hairs[235].