Lamium orvala 'Album' (Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle)
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Lamium orvala 'Album' (Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle) is a handsome herbaceous perennial forming a neat clump of large, heart-shaped, finely serrated, pale green leaves, up to 6 in. long (15 cm). In late spring to early summer, hooded, creamy-white flowers are produced in multiple whorls around the upper leaf axils. They may continue to bloom sporadically into fall. The foliage remains fresh and good-looking through the growing season as long as there is sufficient soil moisture. A useful plant for shady beds and borders, it can be used in the garden in combination with spring bulbs, ferns and other woodland perennials.
- Grows up to 26 in. tall (65 cm) and 32 in. wide (80 cm).
- Best in part shade to full shade in average, medium moisture, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
- Virtually disease and pest free, Balm-leaved Red Deadnettle is also deer resistant. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails.
- Propagate by division in autumn or early spring
- Plants can be cut back after flowering, if desired, to encourage fresh, more compact foliar growth.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamium - Dead Nettles |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (75cm) |
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 |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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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 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamium - Dead Nettles |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (75cm) |
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 |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |