Lamium maculatum
Dead Nettle
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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.