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Purple deadnettle.
Lamium purpureum
Pronunciación LAY-mee-um pur-PUR-ee-um
También se conoce como Purple Dead-nettle, Purple Deadnettle
This charming little plant is a common sight in gardens and fields during early spring. It is a member of the mint family and spreads quite easily. You will often see it blooming before many other plants wake up.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Annual herb
- Luz
- Full sun to partial shade
- Luz en interior
- Luz indirecta brillante
- Riego
- Cada 3 a 7 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 10 to 20 centimeters
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
It thrives in most soil conditions and prefers consistent moisture. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out completely. It can be quite aggressive so keep an eye on its spread.
- Riego
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Abonado
- Fertilizer is usually not needed as it grows vigorously on its own.
- Poda
- Trim back if you want to control its spread or encourage bushier growth.
- Trasplante
- Since it is an annual, you typically do not need to repot it.
- Suelo
- Well draining loamy soil
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.5
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Cómo identificarla
- Square stems typical of mint family
- Heart shaped leaves with serrated edges
- Purple or pink hooded flowers
- Upper leaves often have purple tint
Ciencia
- Familia
- Lamiaceae
- Género
- Lamium
- Orden
- Lamiales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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