Urtica dioica
Our own local superfood, full of minerals and vitamins. Use the young spring leaves like spinach or dry the older leaves for tea. Exceptionally easy to grow. Improves soil fertility. Mature plants traditionally used for fibre to make cloth or rope. Host plant to butterflies. Watch out! It stings.
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Mature Height | 1.5m |