Red Dead-Nettle (Lamium purpureum)
Lamium purpureum, commonly known as Red Dead-Nettle, is a low-growing annual herb with small, pink to purple flowers and toothed leaves, often found in disturbed areas.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist.
Soil
Prefers well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types including poor or compacted soils.
Temperature
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Requires minimal fertilization.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Tolerates a range of light conditions.
Keep soil consistently moist.
Water more during dry periods.
Prefers well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types including poor or compacted soils.
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.
Ideal growing range is 10-20 °C.
Outdoor
Requires minimal fertilization.
A light feed in spring is sufficient.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.2-0.4 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None (annual)
Leaf Color
Green, Purple
Leaf Type
Toothed, opposite
Flower Size
0.5-1.5 cm
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusLamium
- speciesLamium purpureum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No