This non-invasive clump forming perennial has multiple upright squarish stems that form a bushy rounded habit. It has hairy dark green triangular-shaped toothed leaves and the pinkish orchid-like flowers appear in a spike from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Lamium orvala is naturally found from central and southern Europe growing along forest margins and in moist woodlands or on rocky slopes from sea level to an altitude of 1,800 m (5,905 ft).

It prefers a shaded to semi-shaded wind protected position and grows in well-drained organic rich moist to slightly dry sandy to clay loam with a pH range from 4.5 to 8.5. It is frost and a slightly drought tolerant and under cold conditions it is herbaceous.

The Giant Dead Nettle is grown for its attractive flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in a small or cottage gardens along perennial borders or used in rockeries.

It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes and used in drifts in woodland settings. It is suitable for coastal or load mountain regions and establishes in 1-2 years and it is moderately long lived. This adaptable perennial is also mass planted in the understory in parks and large gardens or used in alpine gardens. ID 3433

Lamium (LAY-mee-um) orvala (or-VAH-luh)

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family