Lamium 'Purple Dragon'

Spotted Deadnettle

Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’ (Spotted Dead Nettle)

A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial groundcover, Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’ is known for its vivid, deep purple flower clusters that bloom in mid to late spring. The flowers contrast beautifully with the silver-centered, green-edged foliage, which forms a dense, spreading mat. The foliage provides season-long interest and brightens shaded garden areas.

Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Mature Size: 1–2′ W (spreading) × 0.5–1′ H
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Form: Low, spreading, mat-forming

Light: Part shade to full shade (tolerates some morning sun)
Soil: Well-drained, average to rich soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some dry shade once established

Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Bloom Length: Moderate; typically 3–5 weeks

Wildlife: Bees, deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Groundcover, shade gardens, woodland plantings, borders, edging, containers, underplanting shrubs

Care:
Easy to grow and low maintenance. Shear back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance. Can spread readily—trim as needed to control. Avoid overly wet soils.

Plant type

Groundcover, Perennial

Height

6-12"

Width

1-2'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Blue Violet

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Clay, Rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Low Spreading

Drought tolerant

No