Lamium (Lamium)
Color Name: Dark Purple
Dark Purple Lamium is a striking groundcover that thrives in shady locations. Its shimmering silver leaves with emerald green edges provide a dramatic backdrop for the abundant deep purple flowers that appear from spring through summer. Dark Purple is a fast-growing, yet non-invasive annual, quickly filling in spaces and suppressing weeds. It tolerates dry shade once established and is deer and rabbit resistant, making it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for brightening dark corners of the garden or adding a unique trailing element to containers and hanging baskets.
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.
Dark Purple Lamium is a striking groundcover that thrives in shady locations. Its shimmering silver leaves with emerald green edges provide a dramatic backdrop for the abundant deep purple flowers that appear from spring through summer. Dark Purple is a fast-growing, yet non-invasive annual, quickly filling in spaces and suppressing weeds. It tolerates dry shade once established and is deer and rabbit resistant, making it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for brightening dark corners of the garden or adding a unique trailing element to containers and hanging baskets.
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
