Balm-Leaved Red Deadnettle, Balm-Leaved Archangel, Balm-Leaved Deadnettle, Dragon Flower, Hungary Deadnettle
Lamium orvala (Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle) is a handsome herbaceous perennial forming a neat clump of large, heart-shaped, finely serrated, solid green leaves, up to 6 in. long (15 cm). In late spring to early summer, hooded, almost orchid-like, pink to purple flowers are produced in whorls around the upper leaf axils. Opening from purple-pink buds, they may continue to bloom sporadically into fall. A useful plant for shady beds and borders, it can be used in the garden in combination with spring bulbs, ferns and other woodland perennials.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Lamium |
| Common names | Deadnettle, Dragon Flower |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Lamium |
| Common names | Deadnettle, Dragon Flower |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Lamium orvala (Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
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