
Purple dead-nettle
Lamium purpureum
Purple dead-nettle is an incredibly adaptable annual that self-seeds readily in various conditions. It requires virtually no care once established and provides early nectar for bees when few other flowers are available. This low-growing plant makes excellent ground cover in wild or naturalized areas.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-10 Days • Light To Moderate Watering, Tolerates Both Moist And Dry Conditions
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 16″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 20, 2018 by César Gonzalez (cc-by-sa)
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