Perennial · Lamiaceae family
Spotted dead nettle
Lamium maculatum
In short a 10-second read
spacing 11¾ in
Where to plant and how much to water
Light, soil and water.
It grows best in part shade to shade, in soil from dry to moist.
Sun
Soil
Watering
Frost
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 11¾ in apart.
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
May–September · pink, purple, white or red
Planting
container plant: March–May, September–November
Feeding
March–May
Feeding
Nutrition.
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does spotted dead nettle flower?
In May–September; the flowers are pink, purple, white or red.
Does spotted dead nettle tolerate shade?
Yes, it tolerates full shade.
How much space does spotted dead nettle need?
At maturity 11¾ in–2 ft wide and 3⅛ in–9⅞ in tall; recommended spacing 11¾ in.
Sources (18) Checked 28 September 2026
- plants.ces.ncsu.edu 2
- missouribotanicalgarden.org
- api.gbif.org 2
- stauden-stade.de
- sarastro-stauden.com
- shop.foerster-stauden.de
- rhs.org.uk 2
- yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu
- gpnmag.com
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Denmark
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