Spotted Deadnettle 'Red Nancy'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-8
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Height: 6-8 inches
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Spread: 1-2 feet
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Bloom Time: April to May, with sporadic bloom
through September
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Bloom: small, rich purple-pink snapdragon-like flowers in
whorls at ends of red-tinged trailing stems
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Light: part shade to full shade
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Soil: average, well-drained, humus-rich
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Moisture: dry to medium; most compact in
moist soils, tends to open up in drier areas
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Use: weed-smothering ground cover for
shady areas; underplanting; edger (but spread must be controlled); mask for
dying bulb foliage
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Care: after flowering, cut back to
encourage fresh foliage cover; if plants become leggy, shear back to shape;
shear back in spring to stimulate healthy new growth; easily divided in spring
or fall
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; dislikes high heat and humidity
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Native to: species native to temperate
regions of Europe, western Asia, and North Africa
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Notes: semi-evergreen; mat-forming;
heart-shaped, toothed, silvery-white leaves with thin green margins;
drought-tolerant; rabbit and deer resistant
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Supplier: Klein's Floral & Greenhouse
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F250
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