Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'
Deadnettle
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Deep green foliage overlaid with silver
- Thick, full foliage
- Deep purple, snapdragon-like flowers bloom in summer
- Great as a groundcover
Border or Bed
Container
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to acidic loam with consistent moisture and well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Grows best in partial to full shade. Avoid wet winter conditions. If foliage declines in mid-summer, plants can be cut back to stimulate new growth. Great for shade gardens, as an edging plant or in containers.
Height: 4-8 in
Spread: 12-14 in
Spacing: 14-16 in
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
- Trailing
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Lamium
Common Name: Dead Nettle
Low-growing, groundcover perennial. Oval, slightly pointed, green leaves, sometimes with silver overlay. Small clusters of red-purple, white or pink flowers bloom late spring to early summer. Plants will grow vigorously as a groundcover in good conditions but are not considered too aggressive.