About
A vigorous, dense, mat-forming perennial with erect or creeping stems bearing ovate, heavily silver-streaked, dark green leaves 3cm long. Spikes of whorled, yellow flowers bloom in summer.
About the genus
Lamium can be annuals or, more usually, perennials, with coarsely toothed ovate leaves and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming a short spike
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand, Chalk, Clay
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist, free-draining soil in either full or dappled shade in a sheltered position. After flowering, it can be trimmed back to encourage the production of more foliage for ground cover. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
PruningGenerally not required
PropagationPropagate by division or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free