Lamium amplexicaule

Species

Also called Henbit Dead-nettle

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Lamium amplexicaule
Photo: Gilles San Martin from Namur, Belgium · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeannual

“Henbit – winter annual or summer annual” — Deadnettles | CALS

Lightlight, well-drained soils

“It is native across Europe, North Africa, and western Asia and has been introduced to North America and other temperate regions, typically growing as a weed of arable fields, vegetable gardens, disturbed ground, and wall bases on light, well-drained soils.” — Lamium amplexicaule — Growing & Toxicity Guide

WaterWater when top 1–2 cm of soil dries; drought-tolerant once established in garden beds

“Water when top 1–2 cm of soil dries” — Henbit Deadnettle - Lamium amplexicaule - Care Guide | PlantFun

Hardiness zonesUSDA Zone 6 (159,984 records)

“Best-documented USDA zoneUSDA Zone 6 (159,984 records)” — Lamium amplexicaule — Growing & Toxicity Guide

Height9–15 in

“Stems have downward pointing hairs and purple tinges; they can reach 4-16” (10-40 cm) tall” — Deadnettles | CALS

Toxicitynot toxic

“Non-toxic to pets” — Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) — Care Guide | PlantRanked

Pestsspider mites, aphids

“Common Pests (Spider Mites, Aphids)” — Henbit Deadnettle - Lamium amplexicaule - Care Guide | PlantFun

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