Balm-leaved red deadnettle (Lamium orvala) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: balm-leaved red deadnettle, balm-leaved archangel, balm-leaved deadnettle, dragon flower or Hungary deadnettle.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: balm-leaved red deadnettle, balm-leaved archangel, balm-leaved deadnettle, dragon flower, Hungary deadnettle
Scientific name: Lamium orvala
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full shade, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Balm-leaved red deadnettle (Lamium orvala) – Hannes wilms, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Balm-leaved red deadnettle (Lamium orvala) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
