Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' (Yellow Archangel)
Yellow Archangel 'Hermann's Pride', Weasel's Snout 'Hermann's Pride', Yellow Deadnettle 'Hermann's Pride'
An excellent selection, Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' (Yellow Archangel) is a clump-forming perennial with oval, slender-pointed, sharply toothed leaves adorned with beautiful silver markings between the green veins. In late spring to early summer, whorls of butter-yellow flowers arise from the leaf axils. Well-behaved, this Yellow Archangel does not spread like the species. Striking even when not in bloom, this is a useful plant for filling in shaded areas where little else grows. Great for baskets and window boxes too. Semi-evergreen in warm winter climates.
- Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 12-14 in. wide (30-35 cm).
- Best in part shade in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- 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.
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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) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 15" (30cm – 37cm) |
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 |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
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) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 15" (30cm – 37cm) |
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 |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |