Splitlip hempnettle
Galeopsis bifida
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Pl. 97B5 — Galeopsis bifida
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IOverview
Overview
Splitlip hempnettle (Galeopsis bifida) is an annual forb or herb known for its light and airy presence in various temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. Native to Albania, Altay, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and other countries, this plant thrives in moist environments with a soil pH between 6.5 and 7. It is adaptable to a range of soils including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) types, growing up to 1 meter tall. Splitlip hempnettle is valued for its edible qualities, making it a useful addition to gardens or natural landscapes where its distinctive features can be appreciated.
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What is Splitlip hempnettle?
Splitlip hempnettle (Galeopsis bifida) is an annual forb or herb known for its light and airy presence in various temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and parts of North America.
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VCultivation
Cultivation
Splitlip hempnettle thrives in light to medium soils and prefers a pH of 6.5–7. It requires moist conditions but can tolerate various soil types including sandy, loamy, and clay. This annual plant grows up to 1 meter tall and needs full sun to partial shade. For propagation, sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost. Given its native range across Europe and parts of Asia, it is hardy in temperate regions but may require protection in colder climates.
Light
6/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Annual
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.0 m tall
Soil pH
6.5–7
For first-time growers
How to grow Splitlip hempnettle for the first time
8steps
Start with Splitlip hempnettle as an easy-to-grow annual herb for beginners.
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What you'll need
Seeds, a small trowel or scoop, and a container or garden bed.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost, when soil temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
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Soil and container prep
Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 6.5 and 7. Amend as needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 1 cm deep, spacing them about 30 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart. Alternatively, start indoors and transplant after danger of frost passes.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Thin seedlings to ensure they have enough space once they grow.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly but avoid overwatering, especially in clay soils. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune back the plant after flowering to encourage new growth and prevent self-seeding.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting to thin seedlings, and not providing enough sunlight.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible uses: Oil
Other uses:oil
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Europe15 regions
native (15)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyRussiaUnited Kingdom
Asia2 regions
native (2)ChinaJapan
Broader regions
native:Altay, Amur, Baltic States, Buryatiya, Chita, Czechoslovakia, East Himalaya, Irkutsk, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Kirgizstan
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