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Dead Nettle
Uses:
- Borders
- Container Gardens
- Groundcovers
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Deadheading Not Necessary
- Low Maintenance
Sunlight:
- Full Shade to Full Sun
- Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions
Growing Zones:
- 2-8
- What is My Zone?
Dead nettle, also known as Lamium, is a versatile perennial with attractive foliage and clusters of small, tubular flowers. The plants bloom from spring to early summer. Grow these in shady to partially sunny locations with well-drained soil as a ground cover, in woodland gardens, or along shaded borders.
About Dead Nettle
Genus
Species
Family
Lamium
Maculatum, purpureum, album
Lamiaceae
Common Names:
Lamium
Native To:
Europe, Asia, and North Africa
Plant Type:
Perennials
Foliage Type:
Semi-evergreen, deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flower Color:
Flower Bloom Time:
Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit:
Spreading,trailing
Attracts:
Bees, honey bees, bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Tolerates:
Drought, Humidity
Resists:
Deer, Rabbits, Voles and Moles, Diseases, Pests
How To Use Dead Nettle In The Garden
Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum) is a perennial ground cover known for its attractive, variegated foliage and clusters of small, tubular flowers that bloom from spring to early summer. The plant's leaves often display silver hues, adding color and dimension to shaded areas. Thriving in full to partial shade, Dead Nettle stays low to the ground and spreads over time, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, ornamental ground cover.
Dead Nettle is commonly used as ground cover, effectively suppressing weeds and providing a dense, leafy carpet. The plant is also suitable for woodland gardens and shaded borders, where its foliage and flowers can brighten darker areas. For small spaces, use it in container arrangements as a spiller that cascades over the edges of pots or hanging baskets. With drought tolerance and resistance to deer and rabbits, Dead Nettle is a workhorse in various landscape designs.
Dead Nettle Care
Dead Nettle thrives in partial to full shade, requiring two to four hours of sunlight daily. It prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. When planting, space plants at least one foot apart to accommodate their spreading habit. Water newly planted Dead Nettle regularly until the roots establish. Fertilize in early May with compost or a balanced fertilizer to encourage foliage growth, and consider a second application in July to support flowering.
After the bloom cycle in midsummer, trim overgrown stems and remove spent flowers to encourage new growth and possibly more blooms. For container-grown Dead Nettle, select a pot with drainage and use loamy, moist, well-draining soil. Water potted plants when the top few inches of soil are dry, and feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer to replenish nutrients lost through watering.
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