Lamium orvala
balm-leaved red deadnettle
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
Other common names
balm-leaved archangelbalm-leaved deadnettle
see moredragon flower
Hungary deadnettle
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Plant range
- C & S Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in deep or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
After flowering, plants can be cut back to encourage fresh foliage cover
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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