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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade, Partial Shade
Season of Interest Spring, Summer
Height6" - 12" (in)
Spread12" - 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
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