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Laportea Species, Hawaiian Wood-nettle, Hen's Nettle, Philippine Nettle

Laporteainterrupta

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Genus

Laportea (la-POR-tee-a)

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Species

interrupta (in-ter-UP-tuh)

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Synonym

Boehmeria interrupta

Fleurya interrupta

Urtica interrupta

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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