About

A subspecies of Lamium eriocephalum bearing glandular teeth (glandulosidens) on the calyx, distinguishing it from the typical subspecies. A dwarf, compact, mat-forming perennial from rocky habitats with small, ovate, toothed, softly hairy leaves and short whorls of small, tubular, pale pink to purple flowers in spring.

About the genus

Hegemone includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.