Laportea grossa
Common name: Spotted nettle
Category: Perennials: Indigenous
Unusual indigenous perennial. Upright stems with stinging hairs, toothed spotted stinging leaves. Nice to lighten up shady spots in the garden. The new leaf tips can be eaten!
R75.00
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Plant characteristics
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin: | Indigenous - George in W Cape to Mpumalanga |
| Growing conditions: | Deep shade / shade |
| Evergreen: | This plant is Evergreen |
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
| Average height: | 90cm |
| Spread: | 50cm |
| Flowering time: | Summer |
| Bloom/flower colour: | Foliage |
| Soil selection: | Moist soil |