Lamium orientale
Lamium orientale, commonly known as Dead-nettle, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers part shade and medium water. It grows to a height of 0.2–0.4 meters and blooms with pink, purple, and white flowers from April to June and again in September and October. This plant thrives in loamy, clay, or peaty soils and is suitable for USDA zones 4–8.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay, Peaty
Height
0.2–0.4 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors
This perennial prefers part shade conditions and consistently moist, well-drained soil. While it tolerates a range of soil types including loamy, clay, and peaty, good drainage is essential. Dead-nettle is known to spread, so consider its placement in the garden. It attracts pollinators and is not evergreen.