Lamium purpureum
Lamium purpureum, commonly known as red dead-nettle, purple dead-nettle or red henbit, is a medicinal annual herbaceous belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The bushy, hollow stems bear simple, hairy and heart-shaped leaves with distinct sunken veins. The flowers are purple, tubular and hermaphrodite and bloom between May and October to produce One-seeded nutlets.
| Common Name | red dead-nettle/ purple dead-nettle/ red henbit |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lamium purpureum |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Basic Colour | Purple |
| Height | 5 -> 30 cm |
| Habitat | undergrowth, Meadows, Woodlands |
| Altitude | 0 – 2000 m |
| Bloom Time | May -> October |
| Plant Type | Herb, Medicinal, Aromatic |
| Fruit Type | Schisocarp |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Medicine , Culinary |
| Active substances | Fibers, tannins, mucilage |
| USDA Zone | 5 (-29), 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun, Part shade |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Silty, Clayey |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by layering, Self sows |
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| Pests/ Diseases | Tell us |
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