About
A low-growing, mat-forming, semi-evergreen to evergreen perennial bearing oval to triangular, toothed, silver leaves with narrow, dark green margins and spikes of whorled, hooded, 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 typeLoam, Sand, Clay, Chalk
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
FoliageSemi evergreen, Evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist, free-draining soil in either full or dappled shade. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Evergreen in mild winter climates.
PruningGenerally not required
PropagationPropagate by division or softwood cuttings.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free