Lamium orvala

Orvala deadnettle

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Spreading perennial ground cover with variegated silver-green leaves and pink-purple flowers in spring. Hardy, low-maintenance, attracts pollinators effectively.
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Plant Details

Common Name Orvala deadnettle
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Lamium
Species Orvala
Origin Southern Europe
Blooming Pink-purple flowers in late spring to early summer
Leaf Color Variegated silver and green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist but well-drained soil; loamy substrate preferred

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during growing season, reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Partial shade preferred, tolerates full sun in cooler climates, avoid scorching afternoon rays

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Fertilization

Apply light compost or balanced fertilizer once in early spring

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Pruning

Trim after flowering to maintain shape and prevent excessive self-seeding

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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