Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)

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Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Uses
Salad greens
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies
Bloom Size
Under 1"
Flower Time
Fall, Late fall or early winter, Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall, Late winter or early spring, Spring, Summer
Flowers
Showy
Leaves
grassy flavor; tasty in salads., Other: Edible, with a sweet
Life cycle
Annual
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
3 - 12 inches
Plant Spread
3 - 6 inches
Propagation: Other methods
Division
Propagation: Seeds
Self fertile
Detailed Information

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is native to **Eurasia and North Africa**. Specifically, its origin is often cited as the Mediterranean region.

While now found widely distributed throughout the world, including North America, it’s important to remember its Eurasian/North African origins.