Lamium album
White Dead-nettle
Common names: Dead-nettle, Bee-sucker
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Description
The White Dead-nettle resembles a nettle but does not sting, hence its name. Its white lip-shaped flowers are an important early nectar source for bumblebees, and the dried flowers can be used to make a mild tea. In the garden it serves as a useful groundcover in partial shade.
Care instructions
Plant the dead-nettle in a partially shaded spot with humus-rich, not too dry soil— it feels especially comfortable at the edge of a grove. Keep the soil consistently moist. Harvest the flowers from May to August on sunny mornings and dry them gently. After flowering, cut the plant back; it will regrow fresh.
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