Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’

USDA Zone: 2 - 9

This outstanding selection forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a wide green edge. Clusters of deep magenta-purple flowers are larger than all other varieties, appearing in spring then continuing off and on until fall. Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim or mow back hard in late winter. Evergreen.

Sun Exposure 
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade

Soil Type 
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH 
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture 
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist

Care Level 
  Easy

Flower Colour 
  Purple 

Blooming Time 
  Early Summer  
  Mid Summer  
  Late Summer  
  Mid Spring  
  Late Spring  
  Early Fall 

Foliage Color 
  Grey Green  
  Silver  
  Variegated 

Plant Uses & Characteristics 
  Accent: Good Texture/Form  
  Border  
  Containers  
  Deer Resistant  
  Drought Tolerant  
  Edging  
  Rabbit Resistant  
  Evergreen  
  Ground Cover  
  Massed  
  Woodland

Flower Head Size 
  Medium 

Height 
   15-20 cm  
   6-8 inches

Spread 
   45-60 cm  
   18-23 inches

Foot Traffic 
   Light 

Growth Rate 
   Fast