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Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’
Creeping Lamium
USDA Zone: 2-9
Plant number: 1.305.210
This outstanding selection forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a wide green edge. Clusters of deep magenta-purple flowers are larger than all other varieties, appearing in spring then continuing off and on until fall. Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim or mow back hard in late winter. Evergreen. USPP#15890: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Appearance and Characteristics
Sun Exposure Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Flower Colour Purple
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Mid Spring Late Spring Early Fall
Foliage Color Grey Green Silver Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Ground Cover Massed Woodland
Height 15-20 cm 6-8 inches
Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches
Foot Traffic Light
Growth Rate Fast