Purple Deadnettle (Lamium purpureum)

Family: Mint Family (Lamiaceae)

Other Names: Red Dead Nettle

Origin: Naturalized From Eurasia

Historic First Bloom Seen: March 26*

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Interesting Facts: As with all members of the Mint family, this plant exhibits a characteristically square stem. This attractive plant can be invasive, and if left undisturbed can spread rapidly into large colonies. This species occurs in all areas of the preserve, especially areas with well-drained, moist soils.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.