Purple Dead-nettle
Lamium purpureum
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)Native: Europe and Asia; widely naturalized in North AmericaIdentified: Mar 7, 2026
A low-growing herbaceous plant with square stems and fuzzy, spade-shaped, scalloped leaves. The upper leaves typically turn a distinct reddish-purple color and produce small pink to purple flowers.
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Generally considered a weed, it thrives in moist, disturbed soil and partial shade but can tolerate full sun. No specific care is required as it spreads easily via seeds.