About
A compact, mat-forming, perennial bearing deeply-veined, triangular to oval, toothed, mid-green leaves with a central silver stripe. Spikes of whorled, pink 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, 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
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, 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