Plant Number: 1.305.210 |
Creeping Lamium
Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’
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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. |
Zone 2 to Zone 9 |
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Sun Exposure Partial Shade Full Shade Soil Type Normal Sandy Clay Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Average Dry Moist Care Level Easy Foot Traffic Occasional Rate of Spread Fast |
Flower Colour Purple Blooming Time Early Fall Early Summer Late Spring Late Summer Mid Spring Mid Summer Foliage Color Grey Green Silver Variegated Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover Massed Woodland Flower Head Size Medium Height 15-20 cm 6-8 inches Spread 45-60 cm 18-23 inches |
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