{"title":"Boehmeria","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a terrible common name for a group of great textural plants. Boehmeria is a genus in the family Urticaceae, which contains trees, shrubs, and perennials including nettles. Boehmeria species are virtually indestructible in a variety of soils and moisture levels, but they are not for gardeners who haven't graduated past the flash and flower of annuals. Boehmeria grow best in a partially shaded site with well a consistently moist, well-drained soil. Outside of Japan, boehmeria is a very uncommon ornamental shrub that is slowly gaining recognition. The subtle, light-colored variegation of some boehmeria leaves brighten up shady corners of the garden. Use boehmeria as you would coleus, to provide a long lasting splash of color in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBoehmeria is primarily used worldwide as a fiber crop to produce ramie, a strong, silky, flax-like fiber that is used in fabric. Ramie is also used to create an environmentally friendly bioplastic for cars such as the Toyota Prius. Boehmeria leaf extracts are also said to cause hair growth and the flowers attract butterflies. When you are ready to buy boehmeria for your garden, check out our list of boehmeria for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boehmeria-nivea-solar-eclipse","title":"Boehmeria nivea Solar Eclipse","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning sport of Boehmeria 'Glow Light' makes a dazzling specimen in light shade\/morning sun. When grown in rich organic soil, Boehmeria 'Solar Eclipse' can form a 2' tall x 6' wide mound in only 2 years. Each golden leaf is adorned with a central streak of dark green. Due to the unstable leaf pattern, expect some leaves to be solid gold. The pipe-cleaner like tan flowers in summer are most unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39306184581,"sku":"10644","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Boehmeria-nivea-Solar-Eclipse.i-10644.s-67082.r-1_e4b138cb-5a38-47f1-9395-abda749ba47a.jpg?v=1789751853"},{"product_id":"boehmeria-japonica-var-tenera-chantilly","title":"Boehmeria japonica var tenera Chantilly","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoehmeria 'Chantilly' is a variegated leaf selection of the Japanese native Boehmeria japonica var. tenera. This cute deciduous perennial emerges to form a 2' tall x 3' wide specimen of sturdy, upright red stems, clothed with deeply serrate leaves with a long central drip tip. The foliage is irregularly splashed with white blotches, a pattern that's quite stable. The 4\" long, bronze flowers, that resemble limp pipe-cleaners, dangle from the terminal end of each stalk...quite unique.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463537729623,"sku":"17926","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Boehmeria-japonica-var-tenera-Chantilly.i-17926.s-67892.r-1_ca3f4566-fb66-4c6e-bd79-b3e9596e143b.jpg?v=1791486493"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Boehmeria-nivea-Solar-Eclipse-1900x350.jpg?v=1680018685","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/boehmeria.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}