Purple Dragon Dead Nettle
Purple Dragon Dead Nettle
Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' Plant Patent #15,890
Item #2490 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
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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.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full shade to filtered sunWatering Needs:Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.Average Landscape Size:
Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading 18 to 24 in. wide.Key Feature:Dramatic Foliage ColorBlooms:
SummerLandscape Uses:
- DetailBotanical Pronunciation:LAY-mee-um mak-yuh-LAH-tumPlant type:Perennial, GroundcoverDeciduous/evergreen:HerbaceousGrowth rate:FastAverage landscape size:Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading 18 to 24 in. wide.Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast GrowingFoliage color:VariegatedBlooms:SummerFlower color:PurpleFlower attributesShowy FlowersGarden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, CottagePatent 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)
- CareCare InformationThrives 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:Full shade to filtered sunWatering Needs:Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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