Plants > Perennials

balm-leaved red deadnettle

Lamium orvala

Genus: Lamium
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: balm-leaved archangel, balm-leaved deadnettle, dragon flower, Hungary deadnettle

About this plant

L. orvala is an herbaceous perennial forming a clump of attractive, ovate leaves, with spikes of whorled pinkish-purple flowers 4cm in length in late spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in deep or partial shade

Pruning

After flowering, plants can be cut back to encourage fresh foliage cover

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or early spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years