Red dead-nettle is a relatively small annual weed found in gardens and crops in most parts of New Zealand. It can grow throughout the year though is found more commonly at cooler times of the year. It ...

Many gardeners consider it a weed, but it’s also a highly beneficial plant ... some purple dead nettles may appear reddish, making it earn its other name, “red dead nettle.” ...

Once it has finished flowering, the plant has round seed capsules, as shown in the lower photo. A similar weed is chickweed, which has white flowers, round stems and a single line of hairs down the ...