However, some purple dead nettles may appear reddish, making it earn its other name, “red dead nettle.” Purple dead nettles are resilient, low growing weeds that reach about 4 to 12 inches tall.

Among these common invaders, a few weeds like henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), purple dead nettle, (Lamium purpureum), and ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) can be particularly troublesome, especially ...