Lamium (Lamium)
Color Name: Dark Purple
A tough and showy perennial groundcover, Dark Purple Lamium forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a wide green edge. Clusters of large, purple flowers appear in spring then continuing off and on until fall. Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim or mow back hard in late winter. Evergreen. Excellent choice for all containers.
Growing Tips: Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim or mow back hard in late winter. Evergreen. Excellent choice for all containers.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
A tough and showy perennial groundcover, Dark Purple Lamium forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a wide green edge. Clusters of large, purple flowers appear in spring then continuing off and on until fall. Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim or mow back hard in late winter. Evergreen. Excellent choice for all containers.
Growing Tips: Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim or mow back hard in late winter. Evergreen. Excellent choice for all containers.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
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Flower Color: Purple Shades Foliage Color: Green/Silver Shades
Height: 6 to 8 Inches Spread: 12 to 24 Inches Hardy in Zone: 5 |
Blooms: Spring to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Ground Cover  Fragrant  Extended Bloomer  Container Window Boxes Stepable Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Colorful Foliage Border
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
Rabbit
