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Purple Dragon Lamium

Purple Dragon Lamium

LAMIUM 'Purple Dragon'

  • Full Shade (0-3 hrs) and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • Moderate drought resistance
  • Attracts bees
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • Mature spread is
  • Ground cover, Mounding, Clumping, and Compact
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Purple Dragon Lamium (Lamium maculatum Purple Dragon) is a striking perennial designed to brighten the darkest corners of your garden. Unlike older varieties that can be overly aggressive, 'Purple Dragon' is prized for its well-behaved, semi-evergreen habit and its exceptionally large, snapdragon-like flowers in a rich, saturated deep purple.

As a robust member of the Lamium genus (commonly known as Spotted Deadnettle), this variety features stunning heart-shaped leaves that are almost entirely shimmering silver with a narrow margin of deep green. This luminous foliage provides multi-season interest, acting as a natural "reflector" in shade gardens, woodland borders, and mixed containers. It is an incredibly resilient plant—tolerating drought, deer, heavy clay, and coastal conditions—making it a dependable choice for difficult spots where other ground covers might struggle.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Extra-Large Blooms: Features significantly larger and darker purple flowers than traditional Lamium varieties.
  • Luminous Silver Foliage: Shimmering leaves add a bright, "glowing" effect to shaded patio pots and garden beds.
  • Versatile Spiller: Works beautifully as a ground cover or as a cascading element in shade-loving hanging baskets.
  • Low Maintenance & Tough: Highly resistant to deer and drought; thrives in poor soil and heavy clay.
  • Non-Invasive Habit: Bred to be more compact and controllable than standard Spotted Deadnettle.

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, though it is surprisingly drought-tolerant once established. Reaching a height of 4–8 inches with a graceful spreading habit, it quickly creates a soft, colorful carpet that suppresses weeds. Hardy in USDA Zone 4, Purple Dragon Lamium is a must-have for anyone looking to add high-contrast color to a low-light landscape.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 6"–1'

Mature Spread is

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Spring
  • Summer

Special Features:

  • Ground cover