Spikes of velvety purplish pink hooded flower
Dead Nettle 'Beacon Silver'
Lamium 'Beacon Silver'
from $6.99 · 4.5"
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Rabbit resistant
Lamium 'Balm-Leaved Red' · See all Lamium
Dead Nettle ‘Balm-Leaved Red’ is a full-sun to part-sun, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant perennial hardy to zone 4; we sell it in 1-gallon pots for $14.99 at both stores.
| Height & spread | 18–24 in tall |
|---|---|
| Sun | Full sun, Part sun |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 4–9 |
| Bloom season | Spring |
| Flower color | Pink |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Growth habit | Spreads quickly — give it room, or plant it where it can fill in. |
| Pot size | Price |
|---|---|
| 1GAL | $14.99 |
Call South Portland or Westbrook to check availability.
Availability may change and prices are subject to change.
Spikes of velvety purplish pink hooded flower
Yes. Balm-Leaved Red dead nettle is rarely bothered by deer, which makes it a good choice for Maine gardens with deer pressure.
Balm-Leaved Red dead nettle grows best in full sun to part sun.
Yes. It’s hardy to USDA zone 4, and Greater Portland is zone 5b–6a, so it comes back reliably each year.
Balm-Leaved Red dead nettle grows 18–24 in tall.