Purple Dragon Deadnettle

About this plant

Add a touch of dramatic color to your shade garden with Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'. This exceptional groundcover is celebrated for its highly ornamental, silvery leaves, each deeply veined with a rich purple-green margin that creates a truly captivating display. From late spring through summer, a profusion of bright purple-pink, hooded flowers emerge, adding another layer of charm against the already stunning foliage. 'Purple Dragon' is an incredibly versatile and easy-to-grow perennial, perfect for brightening up shaded areas where other plants might struggle. It forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat, making it an excellent choice for borders, rockeries, or cascading over containers. Its resilient nature and long season of interest ensure continuous beauty in your landscape. Whether you're looking to add vibrant groundcover or a pop of color to your containers, Purple Dragon Deadnettle delivers. Its semi-evergreen foliage provides year-round appeal in milder climates, ensuring your garden remains dynamic and inviting.

Care & maintenance

Purple Dragon Deadnettle is a low-maintenance plant. Minimal pruning is required; trim back after flowering to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance. Divide congested clumps every few years in spring or fall to rejuvenate.