Description

Availability & Bloom Information:
Different types of “ortiga” plants, commonly known as stinging nettles, may have slightly varying bloom times. However, they generally bloom from late spring to early fall.

• Typical blooming months: May, June, July, August, and September.

• For example:

  • Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) is reported to bloom June through August (source: Minnesota Wildflowers).

  • The Colorado Plant Database lists a specific subspecies as blooming from early summer to early fall (June – September).

    Important Note:
    Stinging nettles are generally considered invasive. To prevent them from spreading via self-seeding, flowering is often discouraged in gardens.

    If you’re interested in ortiga for culinary or medicinal purposes, it’s best to harvest the leaves and young shoots before flowering. This ensures better flavor and nutritional value.