Overview

Boehmeria tricuspis is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Boehmeria, part of the Urticaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Boehmeria tricuspis grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Boehmeria tricuspis is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Boehmeria in the nettle family Urticaceae. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during the spring and summer seasons, and it can be propagated by division in spring or semi-ripe cuttings.

About the genus

Boehmeria is a genus of 47 species of flowering plants in the nettle family Urticaceae. Of the species, 33 are indigenous to the Old World and 14 to the New World; no species is indigenous to both the Old and New Worlds. The species include herbaceous perennials, shrubs and small trees.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Boehmeria

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Boehmeria tricuspis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Boehmeria tricuspis

Propagation

Divide in spring, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions