Laportea canadensis - Canada Wood-nettle

Sizes available: #1 (Trade gallon), looking somewhat chlorotic, but roots are fine

Basics: zone 3-8, 18-36" (can get as tall as 60") and is a spreader, part to full shade, tiny white-ish green flowers bloom in summer. Wants a rich and moist woodland soil. 

Common names: Canada or Canadian Wood Nettle

Family: Urticaceae

Origin/Distribution: eastern and central North America, Native to Maine, complete info soon.

Habitat: moist woods, shady wetland, flood plain, riparian

More: The new spring growth is edible cooked, stinging hairs, inner stem fiber can be woven and used for cordage and matting, larval host (Red Admiral and various gall-formers), Has the potential to hold back invasive species. Leafy growth shades the ground and offers a cool moist summer habitat. More info soon.

Source: Seed grown by 5 Star Nursery and Orchard in Brooklin, Maine

Image credits: Wikimedia Commons