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Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

Also Known As

  • Purple Dragon Archangel

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' plant details

Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, erosion
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, grape-lollipop-purple snapdragon-like flowers erupt in bold terminal spires all summer over the handsomely silvered foliage of this vigorous (4-8" tall x 24-36") groundcover, wall cover or container. S-Sh/M
Silvery-white leaves, purple flowers

Gardening facts about Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' plant

How to Grow Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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