30 Purple Dead-Nettle Seeds – Organic (Lamium purpureum)

Early Pollinator Plant | Edible Wild Herb | Cold-Hardy Groundcover

Grow a beneficial and beautiful wild herb with Purple Dead-Nettle, an early-blooming plant loved by gardeners for its pollinator support, edible leaves, and easy-growing nature. This organic variety produces soft purple-pink blooms and attractive foliage that adds natural charm to any garden.

Despite its name, Purple Dead-Nettle is not a true nettle and does NOT sting, making it safe and easy to handle. It’s a fantastic choice for wildflower gardens, groundcover, and early-season pollinator support.

Why Customers Love It

✅Early blooms for bees & pollinators
✅Organic, natural wild herb
✅Edible leaves (mild herbal flavor)
✅Non-stinging and easy to handle
✅Fast-growing groundcover
✅Cold-hardy and resilient

What You Get

• 30 Organic Purple Dead-Nettle Seeds
• Fresh seeds ready for planting

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Lamium purpureum
  
• Common Name: Purple Dead-Nettle
  
• Plant Type: Annual / self-seeding herb
  
• Height: 6–12 inches
  
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading
  
• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil
  
• Zones: 3–9

How to Grow (Simple Steps)

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall
2. Lightly press seeds onto soil surface
3. Keep soil lightly moist during germination
4. Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days
5. Thin plants as needed to allow spreading

Tip: This plant can self-seed and naturalize easily.

Perfect For

• Pollinator gardens
  
• Wildflower meadows
  
• Groundcover planting
  
• Naturalized landscapes
  
• Herb and edible gardens

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does Purple Dead-Nettle sting?
No — it looks similar to nettle but is completely non-stinging.

Is it edible?
Yes, the leaves are edible and used in herbal applications.

Is it good for pollinators?
Yes — it’s an early food source for bees.

Is it easy to grow?
Very — it grows quickly and adapts well to many conditions.