Spotted Dead-nettle
Will it grow where I live?
Spotted Dead-nettle is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Habit
- annual
- Height
- 0.2 m
- Spread
- 0.5 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 3–9
- Shade tolerance
- full shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very wet
- pH
- 5 – 8
Growing
Lamium maculatum prefers semi-shady to shady locations with humus-rich, well-drained soil. The plant requires moderate watering and can tolerate dry conditions once established. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Regular pruning promotes vitality and prevents overgrowth.
Frequently asked questions
Spotted Dead-nettle: how big does it get?
Spotted Dead-nettle (Lamium maculatum) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.5 m. Growth is very fast.
Spotted Dead-nettle: what site does it need?
Spotted Dead-nettle tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 5 and 8.
Spotted Dead-nettle: is it hardy?
Spotted Dead-nettle is listed as hardy in zone 3–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Spotted Dead-nettle: will it grow in Central Europe?
Spotted Dead-nettle is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
Spotted Dead-nettle: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Spotted Dead-nettle. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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