Overview

Lamium orvala 'Silva' is a matforming, clump forming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen, evergreen foliage. Lamium orvala 'Silva' grows best in full sun, partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About the genus

Lamium species can be found as annuals or, more commonly, as perennials. They feature coarsely serrated, ovate foliage and produce tubular, two-lipped flowers that grow in whorls, creating a compact spike.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lamium

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Lamium orvala 'Silva' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Matforming, Clump forming, Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous, Semi evergreen, Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lamium orvala 'Silva'

Cultivation

Fertile moist soil, sun

Propagation

Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions