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False Nettle, Bog Hemp

Boehmeriacylindrica

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Genus

Boehmeria (boh-MEER-ee-uh)

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Species

cylindrica (sil-IN-dree-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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vitrsna

(Zone 11) | December 2011 | neutral

does anyone know of a vendor who sells Boehmeria cylindrica seeds and will ship a small amount to Mexico?

kayos

Port Orange, FL (Zone 9b) | October 2010 | negative

I love that ths plant is a host for butterflys but it has taken over most of my gardens. Constant pulling but hey return in full force.

SusanLouise

Lincoln, NE (Zone 5b) | August 2009 | positive

This is a lovely addition to any garden...
An added bonus is the butterflies it attracts since it's a host plant for several butte...Read Morerflies too...

frostweed

Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

False Nettle, Bog Hemp Boehmeria cylindrica is Native to Texas and other States.

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