Photo: Photo by and (c)2014 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) / GFDL 1.2 · via Wikimedia Commons
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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