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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

1CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including SC

Genus host records with ranges including SC · Lamium

—BeesSoutheastern regional records

—Specialist beesPollen specialists

2BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Recorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim · Lamium

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Flower color · “Pink or purple” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Height · “4 inches–1 foot” · Minnesota Wildflowers
Life cycle · “Annual or biennial” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Light · “Deep shade (less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight); Partial shade (direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Soil · “Occasionally dry” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox

Also known as

Fairy Horns; Henbit; Henbit Dead Nettle; Henbit Dead nettle