Red Deadnettle
Lamium purpureum
Also listed as Lamiopsis purpurea
Also known as Purple Deadnettle, Red Archangel, Purple Archangel
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A low-growing winter annual with soft, fuzzy purple-tinged foliage and small magenta flowers. It spreads quickly to form dense mats and is commonly found in gardens and disturbed areas.
Why grow it
Red deadnettle establishes quickly in cool seasons and tolerates poor soil and partial shade better than many winter annuals, making it useful for erosion control or temporary ground cover in neglected spaces. Unlike some winter annuals, it requires minimal inputs once established and can suppress other weeds through competitive growth. It also attracts early-season pollinators when few other flowers are available.
Watch out for
The plant self-seeds prolifically, so removal before flowering is necessary if containment matters in your garden. It prefers consistent moisture and may decline or disappear entirely in hot, dry summers or in consistently waterlogged soils.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing winter annual with soft, fuzzy purple-tinged foliage and small magenta flowers. It spreads quickly to form dense mats and is commonly found in gardens and disturbed areas.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Red Deadnettle grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Red deadnettle establishes quickly in cool seasons and tolerates poor soil and partial shade better than many winter annuals, making it useful for erosion control or temporary ground cover in neglected spaces. Unlike some winter annuals, it requires minimal inputs once established and can suppress other weeds through competitive growth. It also attracts early-season pollinators when few other flowers are available.
Watch out for
The plant self-seeds prolifically, so removal before flowering is necessary if containment matters in your garden. It prefers consistent moisture and may decline or disappear entirely in hot, dry summers or in consistently waterlogged soils.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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