How much sun does Nettleleaf Noseburn need?

Nettleleaf Noseburn grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Nettleleaf Noseburn bloom?

Nettleleaf Noseburn blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Nettleleaf Noseburn native?

Nettleleaf Noseburn (Tragia urticifolia) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Nettleleaf Noseburn attract?

Nettleleaf Noseburn draws bees, beetles, and wasps.

Is Nettleleaf Noseburn HOA-friendly?

Nettleleaf Noseburn takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Nettleleaf Noseburn

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Tragia urticifolia

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–60" H × 6"–24" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles, wasps

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Nettleleaf noseburn is a vine that grows 1-5 feet tall with a sprawling habit. It produces small flowers from spring through fall and has leaves that can cause skin irritation when touched. This plant is best suited for naturalized areas rather than formal landscaping.

In an HOA neighborhood

Nettleleaf Noseburn 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.

Causes skin irritation when touched
Vine growth habit can appear uncontrolled
Common name includes 'noseburn' which sounds concerning

Wildlife value

Supports various pollinators including native bees, beetles, and wasps with its long blooming season. The plant provides habitat and food sources for beneficial insects throughout much of the growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Nettleleaf Noseburn need?: Nettleleaf Noseburn grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Nettleleaf Noseburn bloom?: Nettleleaf Noseburn blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Nettleleaf Noseburn native?: Nettleleaf Noseburn (Tragia urticifolia) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Nettleleaf Noseburn attract?: Nettleleaf Noseburn draws bees, beetles, and wasps.
Is Nettleleaf Noseburn HOA-friendly?: Nettleleaf Noseburn 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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