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Purple deadnettle.
Lamium purpureum
Prononciation LAY-mee-um pur-PUR-ee-um
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Annual herb
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 3 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 10 to 20 centimeters
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Engrais
- Fertilizer is usually not needed as it grows vigorously on its own.
- Taille
- Trim back if you want to control its spread or encourage bushier growth.
- Rempotage
- Since it is an annual, you typically do not need to repot it.
- Sol
- Well draining loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Square stems typical of mint family
- Heart shaped leaves with serrated edges
- Purple or pink hooded flowers
- Upper leaves often have purple tint
Science
- Famille
- Lamiaceae
- Genre
- Lamium
- Ordre
- Lamiales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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