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Purple Dead Nettle Seeds (Certified Organic)

Produces purple flower stems that are great for garden borders!

Availability: In stock

$3.50
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Details

The plant does well in borders as a low-lying bedding plant; blooms handsomely early in the spring. The flowers are short-lived, an early spring occurrence, and once they look big and healthy, it is best to pick them at that time. Sow outdoors in very early spring by casting the seed on disturbed soil or seed bed and press in well, keeping evenly moist until germination. These plants require no thinning and little care beyond an appreciation for their bravely floristic display.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Lamium purpureum
Life Cycle Annual
Min. Time to Germinate 14 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 30 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds Just Cover; barely cover with soil
When to Sow Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost
Growing Height 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Plant Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Danger N/A
Bloom Color Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH Requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Days to Harvest 50-60
Propagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seeds Per Pack 50