Hawai'I False Nettle

Boehmeria grandis

Native to:
Hawaii, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Urticaceae
Genus:
Boehmeria
Species:
Boehmeria grandis
USDA Symbol:
BOGR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
green

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Caterpillars:
★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to humid, forested areas