Lamium album
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Lamium album
Also known as:
White Dead Nettle
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Tea
Leaves, Flowers, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ground cover
Ground cover
Description
Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are suitable for salads, can be mixed with other leaves, and used as a seasoning in dishes. Additionally, the leaves can be dried for later use. They are an excellent source of vitamin A. The flowers can be used to make a tasty herbal tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides shade and helps with moisture retention in the soil. |
|
Crataegus tournefortii Blue hawthorn |
Acts as a ground cover, suppressing weeds and retaining soil moisture. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Attracts beneficial insects and provides habitat. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Provides a vertical structure, maximizing space and increasing yield of berries. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Helps in soil aeration and provides edible fruit. |
|
Cynara scolymus Globe Artichoke |
Acts as a pollinator attractor and improves soil structure. |
|
Phytolacca americana Poke root, Pokeweed |
Offers shade and creates a microclimate that benefits Lamium album. |
|
Prunus dulcis Almond |
Provides organic matter through fallen leaves and attracts pollinators during bloom. |