Red Dead Nettle (Lamium purpureum)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Lamium purpureum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from March to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb. The plant is a short-lived annual, but seeds can germinate at almost any time of the year and so the leaves are often available all year round. — Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb.; The plant is a short-lived annual, but seeds can germinate at almost any time of the year and so the leaves are often available all year round.

Habitat & North American Range

Roadsides, waste places and as a common weed of cultivated land. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)