About
A compact, deciduous, mat-forming perennial to 20cm tall, with erect or creeping stems bearing ovate, 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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 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