Stinging Nettle

Urtica dioica

Native Perenninal

Ok folks, please listen to my ramble.  This plant CAN hurt with its “stinging”, but is also the one plant in the world that probably has the highest known micro-nutrient and mineral content for any known plant.  I make awesome cordage from the stalks. It has incredible powers in the compost pile, it's awesome for dried/fresh early greens, it makes a tasty tea by the wood stove, and is simply an amazing native medicinal plant.  

Sow seeds ASAP in a permanent bed. It enjoys wet feet and friendship with other medicinal allies. Seeds need stratification (cold/wet cycle) of at least 50 days, this mimics the natural process from Fall to Spring.  Will spread via rhizomes (roots) so it needs a permanent spot.  

Sows at least a 10 square foot garden bed.