About
An evergreen perennial forming a mat of heart-shaped silvery leaves edged with green. Short spikes of hooded, pink-purple flowers borne in whorls are produced 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
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, 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