Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings for optimal health.
In warmer weather, more frequent watering may be necessary.
Also known as Ballıbaba · Clasping Henbit · Common Dead-Nettle
Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is a low-growing, sprawling annual herb with distinctive pink to purple flowers and scalloped leaves. It thrives in disturbed soils.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cooler temperatures and can tolerate light frosts. Avoid extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Generally not needed. Light feeding in spring if soil is poor.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings for optimal health.
In warmer weather, more frequent watering may be necessary.
Pruning is not typically required for *Lamium amplexicaule*. If the plant becomes leggy or overgrown, you can trim it back to encourage bushier growth and more flowering.
Deadheading spent flowers can help promote continuous blooming throughout its season.
Henbit deadnettle self-seeds readily in suitable conditions. To intentionally propagate, you can collect seeds in late spring or early summer and sow them directly into the garden where you want them to grow.
It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Repotting is generally not applicable for *Lamium amplexicaule* as it is typically grown as a groundcover or in borders and self-seeds. If grown in a container and it becomes root-bound, repot into a slightly larger container with fresh potting mix in spring.
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Where Henbit Deadnettle (Lamium amplexicaule) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Lamium |
| Species | Lamium amplexicaule |
Similar in genus Lamium
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