Lamium maculatum

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Lamium maculatum

Dead Nettle, Spotted Nettle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

Lamium maculatum is a deciduous succulent that grows 8" to12" tall and 18" wide with lobed green leaves. It likes shade to deep shade, high watering, and rich well drain loam soil.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.