Lamium maculatum (Spotted Dead Nettle)
Spotted Dead Nettle, Spotted Deadnettle, Devil's Clover, Devil's Nettle, Double Tongue, St Vincent's Nettle, Variegated Deadnettle, Lamium Hirsutum
Spectacular as a ground cover in the shade garden, Lamium maculatum (Spotted Dead Nettle) is a perennial plant whose appearance is unlike other perennial ground covers. With a long bloom period and colorful foliage, most varieties are eye-catching plants throughout the year. Their heart-shaped, trailing leaves, evergreen in mild winter climates, may be beautifully white or silver variegated. Their small, hooded magenta, pink or white flowers open in attractive whorls which offer a lengthy floral display from mid-spring to early summer and continue sporadically into fall. Spotted Dead Nettle is typically used as a ground cover in shady areas and can cover large areas quickly.
- Rises up to 4-8 in. tall (10-20 cm) and spreads up to 3 ft. (90 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.
- Lamium maculatum species is native to Europe, temperate Western Asia, and North Africa. It can form a dense mound that overtakes the ground.
- Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
- Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.
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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 | 4" – 8" (10cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
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 | 4" – 8" (10cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
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 |