Common Name
Hispid hedge-nettle
Bristly hedge-nettle
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Thrives in a variety of moist habitats, including marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It shows a preference for nutrient-rich, loamy soils and can tolerate seasonal flooding. Infrequent throughout Virginia; most numerous in northern Virginia.
Wildlife value: Offers essential nectar and pollen to various pollinators, helping sustain local populations of bees, butterflies, and other insects.
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
In Water
Wet
Moist
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant