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.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
Exposure |
Partial Sun, Shade, Partial Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer |
Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
24" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Pollinators |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Lami Dark Purple Dead nettle | Lamium maculatum 'Dark Purple' || 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.
Partial Sun, Shade, Partial Shade,
Spring, Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers