plantsDavid Kimflower, groundcover

Dead Nettle (Lamium 'Purple Archangel')

plantsDavid Kimflower, groundcover
Dead Nettle (Lamium 'Purple Archangel')

The Purple Archangel Dead Nettle is a fast-spreading groundcover known for its silvery foliage and vibrant purple-pink blooms. Thriving in shade, it’s ideal for brightening dark garden corners and suppressing weeds.

Lamium Maculatum ‘Purple Archangel’

Origin: Europe/ Western Asia

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8

Pros:

  • Shade tolerant – thrives where many other plants struggle

  • Colorful foliage and flowers – adds multi-season visual interest with minimal effort

Cons:

  • Can spread aggressively – may need control in small or formal beds

  • Short-lived blooms – flowers heavily in spring, but with limited rebloom