About
This evergreen, mat-forming perennial to about 20cm, with silver leaves narrowly edged with green, and pink flowers 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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in deep or partial shade
PruningAfter flowering, plants can be cut back to encourage fresh foliage cover
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free