Lamium maculatum 'Elisabeth de Haas' (Spotted Dead Nettle)
Spotted Dead Nettle 'Elisabeth de Haas', Spotted Deadnettle 'Elisabeth de Haas', Devil's Clover 'Elisabeth de Haas', Devil's Nettle 'Elisabeth de Haas'
Lamium maculatum 'Elisabeth de Haas' (Spotted Dead Nettle) is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial noted for its variegated foliage of heart-shaped, silvery-green leaves blotched with gold and adorned with a central silver stripe. Small, hooded, rose-pink flowers open in attractive whorls at the end of the stems from late spring to mid summer and continue sporadically into fall. With a long bloom period and colorful foliage, Spotted Dead Nettle is an excellent groundcover for semi-shaded locations. Evergreen in mild winter climates.
- Rises up to 3-9 in. tall (7-22 cm) and spreads up to 12-18 in. (30-45 cm).
- Best in part shade to full shade in average, medium moisture, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Dislikes high heat and humidity. Drought tolerant.
- Spotted Dead Nettle is a welcomed addition to shaded gardens, beds and borders. Perfect for plantings under perennials or shrubs and as a groundcover or edging plant.
- Virtually disease and pest free, Spotted Dead Nettle is also deer and rabbit resistant.
- Propagate by division in autumn or early spring
- After flowering, plants can be cut back to encourage fresh foliage cover.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 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, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamium - Dead Nettles |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 3" – 9" (7cm – 22cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
| Water Needs | 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, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, 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 | 3
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 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, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamium - Dead Nettles |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 3" – 9" (7cm – 22cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
| Water Needs | 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, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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