much light can cause the leaves to lose their shine, curl up, and turn yellow. Keep it out of direct sunlight during the summer, give it shade, and transplant it in a well-ventilated, cool space.
Dead nettle can be a nice ground cover if you maintain it and prune it. It can produce flowers in the spring and summer months, but it’s usually prized for the foliage. Whatever you choose to use it for, you’ll get a thick ground cover that fills in your bare spots in your yard to make it look lush and healthy.
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