Other common names
French nettle, marddanhadlen goch
Annual Biennial
A low growing annual with ovate to heart shaped, toothed, leaves with purple-grey hues. The stem has a square cross-section and the plant grows to a height of around 20-25cm. The upper-most leaves can become a deep purple-red when the plant grows in areas where it is more exposed to strong sunlight. Flowers from March to October and the flowers are a pink-purple colour.
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Sand, Loam, Clay, Chalk
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres