Common Nettle (Urtica dioica) | Edible Herbaceous Perennial

Common Nettle (Urtica dioica) | Edible Herbaceous PerennialCommon Nettle (Urtica dioica) A Wild Edible with Remarkable Heritage The humble nettle has been feeding, healing, and clothing people since medieval times and it's enjoying a well deserved renaissance. Best known today as the leaf that wraps Cornish Yarg cheese, nettles are increasingly prized by foragers, chefs, and kitchen gardeners who know that this fast growing perennial is one of the most nutritious and versatile plants you can grow. Young

and exposed sites

to create a dynamic and colorful garden scene

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Strawberry-like red fruits follow in late summer

Unique Foliage: Distinctive four-lobed leaves shaped like tulips create architectural interest

Long-lasting fruit display from autumn through winter

and poor soils

Year-round structure: Dense

Vibrant Golden Foliage: Bright yellow foliage that holds its brilliant colour throughout the year

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providing beautiful contrast throughout the year

and self-fertile