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Red Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum) is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae), known for its distinctive purple-tinged leaves and erect habit. Red Dead Nettle (Latin: Lamium purpureum, family Lamiaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Red Dead Nettle is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Red Dead Nettle is a member of the Lamiaceae family native to IR, ALB, ALG, ALT, AUT, and AZO. Red Dead Nettle thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to heavy soils with a pH of 7–7.5.
Red Dead Nettle grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 7/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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