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Lamium orvala ‘Album’ (Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle)

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Lamium orvala ‘Album’ (Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle) is a handsome herbaceous perennial forming a neat clump of large, heart-shaped, finely serrated, pale green leaves, up to 6 in. long (15 cm). In late spring to early summer, hooded, creamy-white flowers are produced in multiple whorls around the upper leaf axils. They may continue to bloom sporadically into fall. The foliage remains fresh and good-looking through the growing season as long as there is sufficient soil moisture. 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.

  • Grows up to 26 in. tall (65 cm) and 32 in. wide (80 cm).
  • Best in part shade to full shade in average, medium moisture, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
  • Virtually disease and pest free, Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle is also deer resistant. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails.
  • Propagate by division in autumn or early spring
  • Plants can be cut back after flowering, if desired, to encourage fresh, more compact foliar growth.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Lamium
Common names Dragon Flower, Deadnettle
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 30" (80cm)
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
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
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Lamium maculatum ‘Elisabeth de Haas’ (Spotted Dead Nettle)
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Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’ (Spotted Dead Nettle)
Lamium orvala (Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle)

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Lamium
Common names Dragon Flower, Deadnettle
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 30" (80cm)
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
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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