Plant Details

Lamium album

White Dead Nettle

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General Information

Scientific name: Lamium album
Also known as: White Dead Nettle

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Ground cover

Description

Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are suitable for salads, can be mixed with other leaves, and used as a seasoning in dishes. Additionally, the leaves can be dried for later use. They are an excellent source of vitamin A. The flowers can be used to make a tasty herbal tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/09