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Genus: Urtica Species: dioica Common Name: Stinging Nettle Family: Urticaceae Order: Rosales Native: Europe and Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 6 feet Width: 1.5 to 2.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Greenish-White Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 4-10 Note: This plant is suitable along streams. Nettle plant has stinging hairs and can cause a severe skin reaction for several hours. Prefers partly shady, moist, ordinary garden soil.