Stinging Nettle Seeds (Urtica dioica) - Perennial - Zone 3 - 1000+ Seeds

Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica, is a hardy perennial valued in permaculture gardens. Young spring leaves are used for tea, soups, and salads; cooking or drying removes the sting. Fresh leaves and stems should be handled with gloves and covered skin.

The plant grows 2 to 4 ft tall and accumulates nutrients in its foliage. The leaves are also used to make liquid garden fertilizer.

Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
Mature Size: 2 to 4 ft
Stratification Required: 2 weeks warm followed by 6 weeks cold