balm-leaved red deadnettle
Also known as: balm-leaved archangel; balm-leaved deadnettle; dragon flower; Hungary deadnettle
L. orvala is an herbaceous perennial forming a clump of attractive, ovate leaves, with spikes of whorled pinkish-purple flowers 4cm in length in late spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- balm-leaved red deadnettle (Lamium orvala)
- Genus
- Lamium
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 balm-leaved red deadnettle
Distribution map
C and Southern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of balm-leaved red deadnettle
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balm-leaved red deadnettle care guide
- Maintain evenly moist shade soil, never let root ball fully dry out
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Maintain evenly moist shade soil, never let root ball fully dry out
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted woodland perennial feed every three weeks spring to autumn
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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