The Lamiums are called by the somewhat alarming name, Dead Nettle, but that means only this amazing little plant is related to stinging nettle (a rough weed) and doesn't sting...so being a dead nettle is a good thing.
The strange name aside, these short plants (6-10 high), when well grown, can add glistening sheets of color to shady areas were color may be missing. Plant them with Hostas, Bleeding Hearts, and other shade-lovers. They cover the ground so completely they smother out any invading weeds.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018244 AM014563 (Plant - 3" Pot) - Out of stock. AM018188 (Tray of 16)
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Common Name | Purple Dragon Dead Nettle PP#15890 |
Botanical Name | Lamium maculatum Purple Dragon PP#15890 |
Patent Number | PP#15890 |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
Flower Color | Purple |
Mature Height | 6-8" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-24" wide |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Late spring to fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Foliage | Bright silver leaves with dark green margins. |
Evergreen | Yes |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Groundcover, Evergreen, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |