Is Slender Nettle safe for pets?

No, Slender Nettle (Urtica Gracilis) is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is Slender Nettle easy to care for?

Slender Nettle has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Slender Nettle grow indoors?

Slender Nettle is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Slender Nettle (Urtica Gracilis) is a perennial herb in the Urticaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Urtica gracilis is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its stinging hairs and is native to North America.

Last updated: February 2026

Slender Nettle

Urtica Gracilis

Urtica gracilis is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its stinging hairs and is native to North America.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-9

Safety

⚠️

Not Pet Safe

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Not Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:pollinator support, wildlife habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Slender Nettle

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Urticaceae

Genus:Urtica