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Purple Dragon Lamium (#1)
Purple Dragon Lamium (#1)
$12.00
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Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'
Choose Purple Dragon Lamium for a fast-knitting shade groundcover with silver, green-edged leaves and unusually large magenta-purple hooded flowers in late spring; the tradeoff is that it spreads to do its job, so it is not the plant for a bed where you want everything to stay put.
Buy This If
- You need ground covered quickly in shade.
- You want silver foliage and purple flowers.
- Deer and rabbits browse your beds.
Skip This If
- You want a tidy clump that holds its spot.
- The site bakes in afternoon sun.
- The soil stays wet and soggy.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The silver foliage brightens shade all season, and the flowers are larger than most other lamiums. |
| Growth Rate | A | It knits together fast and carpets bare ground quicker than most shade perennials. |
| Maintenance | B | Easy to grow; the real work is shearing after the first flush and keeping it out of neighbors. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer and rabbits generally leave it alone, which is part of why it holds up under trees. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It is a spreader by design, so it will run past the edges of a small, mixed bed. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we use Purple Dragon where a shaded area needs to be covered rather than decorated — under trees, along a shaded walk, or on a dry bank. Plant it where it has room to run, and shear it after the first flush of bloom for fresh foliage and a second round of flowers.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Purple Dragon Spotted Dead Nettle |
| Mature Height | 6-8 in |
| Mature Width | 18-24 in |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8b |
| Spacing | 18 in |
| Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Moisture | Average; tolerates dry shade once established |
| Growth Habit | Low, spreading, mat-forming |
Customers Usually Ask
How fast does it spread?
Quickly; it roots as it runs and fills in bare ground in a season or two, so give it room or plan to edge it back.
Will it grow in dry shade?
Yes, once established it handles dry shade better than most shade perennials, though it looks best with average moisture.
Does it stay green in winter?
It is semi-evergreen here; expect it to look rough by late winter, and shear it in spring to push clean new growth.
Why Choose Perennials for Your Garden?
- Return Year After Year: Perennials come back each season, reducing replanting costs while increasing garden maturity
- Extended Seasonal Interest: With proper selection, you can enjoy continuous blooms from spring through fall.
- Low Long-Term Maintenance: Once established, many perennials require minimal upkeep and become more resilient over time.
The Pro Growers of New England Advantage — Perennials
Perennials bring dependable color, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape year after year. At Pro Growers of New England, our perennials are grown locally and selected for reliable performance in New England’s soil, temperature swings, and growing conditions.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
We welcome customers to visit the nursery, explore our selection in person, and choose healthy, well-developed plants with confidence. When you purchase perennials from PGNE, you’re investing in locally grown varieties chosen for longevity, repeat bloom performance, and long-term garden success.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41180
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