Heartleaf Nettle
Urtica chamaedryoides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
N/A
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 13 more states
Pollinators
butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Heartleaf Nettle is a small annual wildflower that grows low to the ground with heart-shaped leaves. Despite its name, this native Texas plant is not particularly stinging and provides important habitat for butterflies. It naturally dies back each winter and reseeds itself in spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Heartleaf Nettle is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
This plant serves as a host plant for several butterfly species and provides nectar for pollinators during its blooming period.
Common questions
- How much sun does Heartleaf Nettle need?
- Heartleaf Nettle grows best in part sun conditions.
- Where is Heartleaf Nettle native?
- Heartleaf Nettle (Urtica chamaedryoides) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 13 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Heartleaf Nettle attract?
- Heartleaf Nettle draws butterflies.
- Is Heartleaf Nettle HOA-friendly?
- Heartleaf Nettle is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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