Description

Deadnettle is also known as Archangel, Purple Deadnettle and Purple Archangel Deadnettle is not related to Stinging Nettle (Uritrca dioca). Leaves added to salads and used as a soup green. Traditional European use of the flowers and leaves to control bleeding between menstrual periods. A cold infusion is used as a douche as a remedy to vaginal bacterial infections and candidiasis. Deadnettle is native to Europe and is adaptable to most moist soil in a protected, partially shaded position. Purplish red flowers in spring, summer and autumn. An excellent boarder plant. Frost resistant but drought tender. A perennial plant growing to 0.15m x 0.25m.

• This plant has been discontinued.