Lamium maculatum

+ Add

Lamium maculatum

Dead Nettle, Spotted Nettle

Previous Photo Next Photo

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 drained, loam soil. It may die back during winter but usually comes bouncing back in spring. This plant looks great in containers.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Variegated

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

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.