Nettleleaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium murale
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
IA
Pollinators
beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Nettleleaf 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.
- Where is Nettleleaf Goosefoot native?
- Nettleleaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) is native to IA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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.
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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