Lamium amplexicaule
henbit deadnettle
A low-growing, hariy annual about 25cm tall, with soft, finely hairy stems, and rounded, lobed, mid-green leaves to 3m across, and bearing flowers of pink to purple to 2cm long in terminal spikes, from spring onwards
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing, Clump forming
- Genus
Lamium can be annuals or, more usually, perennials, with coarsely toothed ovate leaves and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming a short spike
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in part shade. Best in wild or woodland areas, may have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by seed in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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