| Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' | USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Purple Dragon Spotted Dead Nettle has masses of beautiful spikes of purple flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive oval leaves remain dark green in colour with showy silver variegation throughout the season.
This striking variety is one of the most colorful and vigorous available; plentiful, handsome purple blooms rise above and contrast silvery variegated foliage below; an excellent choice for groundcover or containers.
Purple Dragon Spotted Dead Nettle is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
Bloomtime: Summer, Fall
Attracts Butterflies
Groundcover
Fast Growth
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Common Name: Spotted Dead Nettle, Deadnettle, Creeping Lamium
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| More About Purple Dragon Lamium |
| Height: 6 inches |
Spread: 18-24 inches |
Flower Colour: Purple Shades |
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Lamium are a perfect groundcover to brighten a partly sunny to shady spot. A great performer. Attractive foliage. Avoid dry soil with full sun. Best selections for the coldest areas. Easily grown in most well-draining garden soils. Once established they can tolerate somewhat drier conditions. Vigorous grower but non invasive. Shear back to 4 to 6" if it gets leggy or cut back to new leaves at base of plant in midsummer. Can be divided as needed in spring or fall. Will self seed but seedlings may not grow true to parent. Purple Dragon Spotted Dead Nettle is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
