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red deadnettle

Lamium purpureum

Red deadnettle is a pretty plant with purple flowers that bloom in spring. It's often found in gardens and fields, and it attracts friendly bees and butterflies!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The red deadnettle has distinctive reddish-purple leaves at its top, often forming a heart shape. Its square stems hold tiny, tube-shaped pink or purplish flowers clustered in whorls around the stem. It does not have stinging hairs like true nettles.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusLamium
red deadnettle
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red deadnettle

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Crush a leaf gently, and some say it smells a little like mushrooms!

It's a super early bird, often one of the first flowers to bloom in spring!

Its square stem helps you know it's related to mint plants!

Unlike true nettles, touching this plant won't give you a sting!

Special abilities

Ability

Early Riser

Red deadnettle can sprout and bloom very early, providing food for insects when other plants are still sleeping.

Ability

Square Strength

It has a unique square stem, a trait of its mint family, helping it stand tall and strong.

Ability

Creeping Roots

Red deadnettle can grow small roots from its lower stem, allowing it to spread and anchor itself easily.

Measurements & details

Height
10-30 cm
Spread
10-25 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Early spring to late fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Annual
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Purple deadnettle

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before touching or tasting plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is red deadnettle?

10-30 cm

How wide does red deadnettle spread?

10-25 cm

How big are the flowers on red deadnettle?

0.5-1 cm

When does red deadnettle bloom?

Early spring to late fall

Is red deadnettle edible?

Yes

Is red deadnettle toxic?

None

What is red deadnettle's lifecycle?

Annual

How is red deadnettle pollinated?

Insect

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