Selected by Chris VanSanden, this exceptionally robust selection produces the largest, deepest purple snapdragon-like flowers of any Lamium. Arranged in larger denser terminal spikes (of up to 30 flowers per spike), the flowers jump right out of the bright silvery foliage from spring through fall. Further decorating each flower is a bright white V-shaped central marking. `Purple Dragon’ is a hot selection bound to become popular.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
3
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Sprawling
Max Height:
8"
Texture:
Fine Texture
Recommended Spacing:
10" to 14"
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Hummingbird
Bees
Small Area
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Hortech Original
Features
Many lovely clusters of rich velvety purple flowers during spring, sporadically during summer, and heavy again in fall; bright silver/soft green variegated evergreen foliage.
Landscape Value
Small to large scale ground cover, accent, specimen, companion--very high contrast plant valued for brightening up the landscape.
Care
Watering:
`Purple Dragon' Spotted Dead Nettle is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
`Purple Dragon' Spotted Dead Nettle is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
`Purple Dragon' Spotted Dead Nettle is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.
