Uritica dioica Stinging Nettle is an incredibly healthy herb. Leaves can be dried for use in tea or steamed and eaten like kale, very flavorful. It's high in vitamins A and C, and in the minerals calcium and iron. Medicinally Stinging Nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia. Zones 3-9. Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance Excellent Disease Resistance Excellent Drought Tolerance Fair Heat Tolerance Very Good Humidity Tolerance Very Good Sun Tolerance Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance Very Good Shade Tolerance Good No Spray Excellent Fresh for Kids Poor Deer Resistance Very Good Thorns Yes Soil Type Fertile Edible Type Leaf Self Fertile Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome
