A rather interesting and unusual member of the nettle family from Japan. It inhabits moist shady spots and is semi trailing in habit. Serrated leaves on arching stems bear small greenish white flowers March-May. Purple bulbils form in the leaf axils . Height 20-30 cm.
Common NameTawhiti-para
Height15-30 cm (6-12")
Soil TypeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
AspectShade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Flower ColourWhite