Overview
Lamium barbatum is a matforming, clump forming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen, evergreen foliage. Lamium barbatum grows best in full sun, partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Lamium barbatum is a cultivar of the Lamium genus, which includes perennial plants known for their coarsely serrated, ovate foliage and tubular, two-lipped flowers arranged in compact spikes. This cultivar forms mats and clumps with a bushy habit and can be deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen. It thrives in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for full sun to full shade and sheltered aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and is ideal for use in cottage gardens, wildlife areas, borders, and as ground cover during summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lamium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lamium barbatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming, Clump forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi evergreen, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lamium barbatum
- Propagation
- Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lamium barbatum?
Lamium barbatum prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium barbatum need?
Lamium barbatum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Lamium barbatum hardy in the UK?
Lamium barbatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lamium barbatum?
Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed.
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