Dead-nettles - Lamium (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Dead-nettles

Dead-nettles are a group of flowering plants native to the Old World. Among the genus are several species that are utilized as groundcover. They are hardy generalists with handsome leaves and colorful flowers and are well-suited to this purpose. However, they are most well-known as successful weeds often found in crop fields throughout the world. Dead-nettles' colonizing tendencies have made them pesky invasives in many regions.

Scientific classification

Genus

Dead-nettles (Lamium)

Family

Mint

Order

Mints plantains olives and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Dead-nettles

Species

Purple dead-nettle Henbit deadnettle Spotted Dead Nettles Yellow archangel White deadnettle Cut-leaved dead-nettle Purple deadnettle Balm-leaved archangel White deadnettle Lamium album subsp. barbatum Spotted dead nettle 'Elisabeth de Haas'Yellow archangel 'Hermann's Pride'Spotted dead nettle 'Chequers'Spotted dead nettle 'Purple Dragon'Spotted dead nettle 'White Nancy'Spotted dead nettle 'Beacon Silver'Spotted dead nettle 'Red Nancy'Spotted dead nettle 'Pink Pewter'

Care Guide for Dead-nettles

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Dead-nettles thrives in moderate moisture and partial shade, requiring weekly watering to avoid waterlogging. As a herbaceous perennial, it adapts its water uptake with seasons, minimizing needs during dormancy. Indoors, it serves as an evergreen, demanding careful watering to replicate its natural habitat.

Propagation: Propagation methods for dead-nettles include seed sowing, cuttings, and division. Optimal conditions are partial shade, cool to moderate temperatures, and well-drained soil. Division occurs in spring or autumn, while cuttings should be taken in summer. This plant is easy to propagate but can be invasive.

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