Scientific Name: Lamium maculatum Common Name: Spotted Dead Nettle Exposure: Partial shade to full shade Blooming Time: May to July Bloom Duration: 2 to 3 months Fragrance: No noticeable fragrance Plant Growing Habit: Low-growing, spreading, trailing Characteristics: Grown for its attractive silver-variegated foliage and clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers, depending on the cultivar. Forms a dense, weed-suppressing groundcover and is ideal for shaded beds, borders, woodland gardens, hanging baskets, and containers. Deer- and rabbit-resistant, while attracting bees and other pollinators. Spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart Height: 15 to 25 cm Width: 45 to 90 cm Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance. Prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter but adapts to a variety of soil types. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Trim back after flowering or if plants become leggy to encourage fresh, compact growth. Divide every few years if needed to maintain vigour. Tolerates dry shade once established and is generally resistant to deer and rabbits.
