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Spotted deadnettle 'Purple Dragon'

Lamium Purple Dragon 15cm

Lamium Purple Dragon 15cm — Summer Guarantee

At a glance

Hardiness

2 – 9

Light

East, West, North

Mature size

15 – 20 cm tall × 45 – 60 cm wide

Garden uses & seasonal interest

Plant characteristics

Plant type

Perennial

Season of interest

April - August

What to expect

Blooms

Apr–Aug

Good to know

Pollinator friendly
Mat-forming · Trailing

Perfect for

Ground coverShade gardensUnderplanting

Seasonal interest

How this plant changes through the year.

Spring

Flowers
purple
Foliage
greenSilver
Stems
green

Summer

Flowers
purple
Foliage
greenSilver
Stems
green

Fall

Flowers
purple
Foliage
greenSilver
Stems
greenbrown

Winter

Stems
brown

Care Information

Pruning
Trim spotted deadnettle 'Purple Dragon' after flowering to encourage fresh foliage. Remove winter-damaged stems in late winter or early spring.
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Pests
Slugs and snails may feed on spotted deadnettle 'Purple Dragon' in damp shade. Aphids can occasionally appear on soft new growth.
Diseases
Leaf spots may develop in crowded, wet conditions. Good drainage and occasional trimming can help keep the mat tidy.
Propagation
Divide spotted deadnettle 'Purple Dragon' in spring or autumn. Softwood cuttings can also root during active growth.

Characteristics

Type
Perennial
Variegated
Yes
Family
Lamiaceae
Synonyms
LAMIUM 'Purple Dragon', Lamium Purple Dragon
Plant highlights
Large purple flowers stand out against silver leaves., Fast growth provides ground cover in shady borders and containers., Shade and lightly moist, well-drained soil keep the foliage bright.

Placement

Aspect
East, West, North