species 3,448 observations

Heartleaf Nettle

Urtica chamaedryoides

Field notes

Supports All

16 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Red Admiral, American Lady, Garden Tiger, Cabbage Looper Moth 14
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Common Green Capsid 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Heterogaster flavicosta 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Clay
Habit: Erect Prostrate
Plant type: Edible Herbaceous perennial Weed

From NC State Extension.