Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon', commonly known as Dead Nettle, is a vibrant and attractive ground cover plant that stands out with its striking purple flowers and unique foliage. The plant features dark green leaves with silver markings, creating a beautiful contrast that enhances its ornamental appeal. In late spring to early summer, 'Purple Dragon' produces clusters of rich purple flowers, which add a bold pop of color and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. This variety thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs well in partial to full shade, making it perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as ground cover in mixed beds. With its eye-catching flowers and colorful foliage, Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' is an excellent choice for adding both beauty and texture to shady landscapes.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - purple
· HEIGHT - 6-8"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 2-9
Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon', commonly known as Dead Nettle, is a vibrant and attractive ground cover plant that stands out with its striking purple flowers and unique foliage. The plant features dark green leaves with silver markings, creating a beautiful contrast that enhances its ornamental appeal. In late spring to early summer, 'Purple Dragon' produces clusters of rich purple flowers, which add a bold pop of color and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. This variety thrives in moist, well-drained soil and performs well in partial to full shade, making it perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as ground cover in mixed beds. With its eye-catching flowers and colorful foliage, Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' is an excellent choice for adding both beauty and texture to shady landscapes.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - purple
· HEIGHT - 6-8"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 2-9
