Common names:
Purple Dead Nettle
Red Dead Nettle

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Fern
Life cycle:Perennial
Water Preferences:Wet
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Leaves:Other: yraiH
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Flower Color:Multi-Color
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other
Inflorescence Type:Cyme
Underground structures:Corm
Uses:Windbreak or Hedge
Shade Tree
Will Naturalize
Suitable for forage
Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds:Start indoors
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Pollinators:Wasps
Wind

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Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
I think this may be Lamium by purpleinopp Mar 19, 2022 3:21 PM 11
id by Hamwild Feb 13, 2023 8:51 AM 3
ID: Lamium purpureum? by sedumzz Feb 13, 2023 8:52 AM 1

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