Lamium maculatum
spotted deadnettle
Flower Colors
Description
A stoloniferous perennial forming a mat of prostrate leafy stems, with purple, white or pink flowers in spikes in summer
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsGround coverUnderplanting of roses and shrubsBanks and slopes