spotted deadnettle
Also known as: devil's clover; devil's nettle; double tongue; St Vincent's nettle; variegated deadnettle
L. maculatum is a stoloniferous perennial forming a mat of prostrate leafy stems, with purple, white or pink flowers in spikes in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- spotted deadnettle (Lamium maculatum)
- Genus
- Lamium
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of spotted deadnettle
Distribution map
Europe Asia Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of spotted deadnettle
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spotted deadnettle care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningAfter flowering, plants can be cut back to encourage fresh foliage cover
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or early spring
Growing
GrowingBest grown in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in deep or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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