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Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle
Lamium maculatum 'Dark Purple'
Pronunciation: LAY-mee-um mak-yuh-LAH-tum
SKU #43246
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 6 in. tall, 10 in. wide.
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| Description | Shimmering silver leaves with emerald green edges form a lush groundcover that blooms earlier than other dead nettles with large, abundant, deep purple flowers from spring to summer. Perfect for brightening shady areas, or trailing from mixed containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket |
| Design Ideas | An exceptional groundcover to flesh out beds and borders. Fill in spaces beneath woodland trees and shrubs to reduce weeds. A natural along paths and to edge flagstone walks. A good cover for exposed mortar or liners of small water garden edges. Integrate into container compositions for unique foliage. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in loamy, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils but highly adaptable; best sheltered from direct sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Prune heavily and apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming. |
| Lore | The common name "dead nettle" describes is visual resemblance to stinging nettles, but with Lamium the stingers are dead on these pain free plants. |
Details
| Description | Shimmering silver leaves with emerald green edges form a lush groundcover that blooms earlier than other dead nettles with large, abundant, deep purple flowers from spring to summer. Perfect for brightening shady areas, or trailing from mixed containers. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | An exceptional groundcover to flesh out beds and borders. Fill in spaces beneath woodland trees and shrubs to reduce weeds. A natural along paths and to edge flagstone walks. A good cover for exposed mortar or liners of small water garden edges. Integrate into container compositions for unique foliage. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in loamy, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils but highly adaptable; best sheltered from direct sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Prune heavily and apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming. |
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History
| Lore | The common name "dead nettle" describes is visual resemblance to stinging nettles, but with Lamium the stingers are dead on these pain free plants. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle produce flowers?
Spring to summer
Is Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle evergreen or deciduous?
Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle?
Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle is Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing.
Is Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle grow?
Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle in my landscape?
Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle is suitable for: Border, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket.
How can I use Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle in my garden design?
An exceptional groundcover to flesh out beds and borders. Fill in spaces beneath woodland trees and shrubs to reduce weeds. A natural along paths and to edge flagstone walks. A good cover for exposed mortar or liners of small water garden edges. Integrate into container compositions for unique foliage.
What color are Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle flowers?
Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle?
Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle has Silver-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle?
Good companion plants for Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra).
How do I care for Lami™ Dark Purple Dead nettle?
Thrives in loamy, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils but highly adaptable; best sheltered from direct sun. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Prune heavily and apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.