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Spotted Dead Nettle, Lamium maculatum
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Spring–Summer

Spotted Dead Nettle

Lamium maculatum

Family: Lamiaceae

Green & Freshfaintclean
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginEurope, Asia
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Spring–Summer bloomer

Spotted dead nettle's silver-splashed foliage and small pink, white, or purple hooded flowers spread steadily through shaded areas, providing both ground-covering foliage and months of continuous bloom.

Symbolism & Meaning

tenacity, welcome humility

In the Victorian language of flowers, spotted dead nettle means “Tenacity”.

Habitat & Environment

Europe, Asia

Spotted Dead Nettle is native to Europe, Asia.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameLamium maculatum
  • FamilyLamiaceae
  • Native ToEurope, Asia
  • Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
  • LifespanPerennial
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