natural herbs
Large Flowered Hemp Nettle
Galeopsis speciosa
Herb: Large Flowered Hemp Nettle
Latin name: Galeopsis speciosa
Family: Labiatae
Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
July toSeptember
Habitat of Large Flowered Hemp Nettle:
Arable land, often on black peaty soils.Other uses of the herb:
A drying oil is obtained from the seed. It is used as a polish for leather.Propagation of Large Flowered Hemp Nettle:
Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination usually takes place within a month.Cultivation of the herb:
Arable land, often on black peaty soils.Medicinal use of Large Flowered Hemp Nettle:
None knownKnown hazards of Galeopsis speciosa:
The plant is poisonous, causing paralysis.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.