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Purple Dragon Dead Nettle

Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' Plant Patent #15,890

Sku #2490

Silvery white leaves with green edges form a lush groundcover that is topped by charming deep purple flowers in summer. Brightens shady areas, and tolerates dry shade conditions when established. Beautiful trailing from mixed containers or used to edge borders. An herbaceous perennial.

  • Light Needs
    Full shade to filtered sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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Overview
Light Needs:
Full shade to filtered sun
Watering Needs:
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Landscape Size:
Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading 18 to 24 in. wide.
Key Feature:
Dramatic Foliage Color
Blooms:
Summer
Landscape Uses:
Border, Container, Dry Shade, Edging, Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Water Garden, Woodland Garden
Detail
Botanical Pronunciation:LAY-mee-um mak-yuh-LAH-tum
Plant type:Perennial, Groundcover
Deciduous/evergreen:Herbaceous
Growth rate:Fast
Average landscape size:Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading 18 to 24 in. wide.
Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing
Foliage color:Variegated
Blooms:Summer
Flower color:Purple
Flower attributesShowy Flowers
Garden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage
Patent Act:Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra)
Care
Care Information
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.
Light Needs:
Light needs: Full Shade
Full shade to filtered sun
Watering Needs:
Water needs: Moderate
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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