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Lamium maculatum

Dead Nettle

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This attractive groundcover is grown for its beautiful variegated foliage more than its flowers. It grows 8" tall and 3' wide. Not considered invasive. Leaves are evergreen in mild winter climates, somewhat heart-shaped with white and green colors. Clusters of tiny pink, white or yellow flowers cover the plant in spring. This plant prefers partial to full shade with well draining, moist, acidic soil. Keep roots cool by mulching.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.