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Lamium galeobdolon (Yellow Archangel)

Yellow Archangel, Weasel's Snout, Yellow Deadnettle, Lamiastrum galeobdolon, Galeobdolon luteum, Lamium luteum


Lamium galeobdolon (Yellow Archangel) is a stoloniferous trailing perennial forming a loose mat of oval, slender-pointed and serrated leaves, up to 3 in. long (7 cm). In late spring, whorls of 5-6 yellow flowers, each about 3/4 in. long (7-10 cm), arise from the leaf axils. Each tubular, two-lipped flower is adorned with some reddish-brown markings on the lower lip. Yellow Archangel spreads by short underground stolons and can be somewhat invasive where happy. It is best used where allowed to roam freely as it can be difficult to control. A useful plant for filling in shaded areas where little else grows. Semi-evergreen in warm winter climates

  • Grows up to 12-24 in. tall (30-60 cm). Will spread indefinitely.
  • Best in part shade in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Yellow Archangel is a welcomed addition to shaded prairies and meadows and as a groundcover in a woodland garden.
  • Virtually disease and pest free, Yellow Archangel is also deer resistant.
  • Propagate by division in spring
  • Cut back at the end of the season or to tidy up straggly plants.
  • Yellow Archangel has been declared a non-regulated Class B noxious weed in parts of the State of Washington where it cannot now be legally sold.
  • Native to Europe, western Asia.

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 – 8
Heat Zones 1 – 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamium - Dead Nettles
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 12" – 24" (30cm – 60cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Native Plants United Kingdom
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Garden Uses Ground Covers
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 4 – 8
Heat Zones 1 – 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamium - Dead Nettles
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 12" – 24" (30cm – 60cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Native Plants United Kingdom
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Garden Uses Ground Covers
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow

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