Nettleleaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium murale
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Nettleleaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Pollinators
beetles, flies
Native alternatives to Nettleleaf Goosefoot
Nettleleaf Goosefoot is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
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Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaNettleleaf goosefoot is an annual wildflower that grows 1 to 3 feet tall with small, inconspicuous greenish flowers from summer through late fall. This native plant has a weedy appearance and tends to self-seed readily in disturbed soils.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nettleleaf Goosefoot takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very weedy appearance
- Self-seeds aggressively
- Looks like common garden weed
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for beetles and flies throughout the growing season. Seeds may also provide food for birds in late fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Nettleleaf Goosefoot need?
- Nettleleaf Goosefoot grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Nettleleaf Goosefoot bloom?
- Nettleleaf Goosefoot blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- What pollinators does Nettleleaf Goosefoot attract?
- Nettleleaf Goosefoot draws beetles and flies.
- Is Nettleleaf Goosefoot HOA-friendly?
- Nettleleaf Goosefoot takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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