60 Seeds| Stinging Nettle Seeds - Urtica dioica Perennial Herb for Herbal Tea Natural Wellness and Pollinator Friendly Gardens #7001 ^Sale

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a hardy perennial herb valued for centuries in traditional herbal gardens. Known for its nutrient-rich leaves used in teas, soups, and natural remedies, nettle is also a host plant for butterflies and beneficial insects. Once established, it spreads easily, making it a reliable addition to herbal wellness and pollinator-friendly gardens. Best grown in a contained space or managed area due to its vigorous growth.

Seed Information

• Type: Herb Seeds

• Common Name: Stinging Nettle

• Genus: Urtica

• Species: Urtica dioica

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Features: Nutrient-rich leaves, herbal tea use, pollinator friendly, fast spreading

• Season of Interest: Spring to fall

• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Cultivating Difficulty: Easy

• Watering: Moderate, prefers moist soil

• Climate: Temperate, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean

• Growth Habit: Upright spreading perennial, 2–4 ft tall

• Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil

• Soil pH: 5.5–7.5

• Planting Time: Spring or fall

Grow Instructions

• When to Plant: Sow directly outdoors in spring or fall; can start indoors 4–6 weeks early

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for best growth

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Germination: 10–21 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Harvest: Harvest young leaves in spring and summer before flowering

• Tips: Wear gloves when handling fresh leaves; grows vigorously, so consider container or designated garden bed