Groundcover
Deadnettle, Spotted
Lamium maculatum
Features
Small, dense clusters of flowers (purplish, pink or white, depending on cultivar). Foliage is variegated (varies with cultivar).
Culture
Partial to full shade. Moist, well drained soil is best, but will tolerate some dryness.
Cultivars
Several cultivars availalbe including:
- 'Beacon Silver'- purple flowers; leaves bright silver with a green edge.
- 'Dellam' (Golden Anniversary)- lavendar pink flowers; foliage is yellow, green and silver.
- 'Pink Pewter'-light pink flowers; silver blotch on leaves.
- 'Red Nancy'-reddish purple flowers; silver blotch onleaves.
- 'White Nancy'-white flowers; silverblotch onleaves.
Mature Height
6-8 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Bloom Color
Lavender
Pink
Purple
White
Bloom Season
May - June
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Foliage Color
Variegated
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Slugs are a possible problem. In hot summers, foliage may decline, making the gound cover thin.
Additional Notes
Fast growth rate. This plant may become aggressive.
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U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
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