Pureora (Urtica incisa). Also known as scrub nettle. It is a host plant for Red and Yellow Admiral butterflies. It is native to New Zealand and SE Australia. U. incisa dies back during the Winter and regenerates again in Spring. Height variously reported between 40cm and 2m. Leaves 5-12 cm. Likes shade or mild sun and a sheltered spot. $5 packet.
You can order seeds by sending your order and payment to the Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust, PO Box 44100, Pt Chevalier, Auckland 1246. Cheques should be made out to MBNZT, or pay by internet banking into our account with Kiwibank, account number 38-9009-0654693-00. Please ensure you code your payment with your surname and send us an email with your details.
U.incisa plants are available from Oratia Native Plant Nursery
