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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Other: Soft to the touch.
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 70F
Days to germinate: 21-35
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow.
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Sow late winter, 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant in the Spring. Pinch back when transplanting. Space 16" apart. Self seeds & spreads by roots.
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Hedge Nettle
  • Lamb's Ear
  • California Hedgenettle

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Location: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California
Date: 2013-03-29
Location: At the Filoli gardens - Woodside, CA
Date: 2013-07-06
California hedge nettle
Location: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California
Date: 2013-04-27

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Uploaded by robertduval14

Photo Credit: NPS
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