Lamium orvale, Dead Nettle dry shade it has exceeded expectations but

it has exceeded expectations but we do not expect it to grow much taller than 4-ft

grey-green stems hold nodding

And you don't have to withstand the leeches

amongst rocks

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Lamium orvale, Dead Nettle dry shade it has exceeded expectations butTubular reddish pink flowers with a lip beard (!) appear in late spring. Nicely textured, rounded leaves are sharp at the tip. This classy, under utilized and friendly nettle, is yet unpleasant for deer and they should turn up their noses and walk away from it. Surprising drought tolerance has been shown once established. Minimum temperature: 10 F