About
Lamium tuberosum is a tuberous-rooted dead-nettle producing the characteristic coarsely toothed leaves and whorled flower spikes of the genus. A rewarding plant for a shaded border or wild garden.
About the genus
Lamium are annuals and perennials (the dead-nettles) with coarsely toothed, ovate leaves and two-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming short spikes in spring and summer. Useful and ornamental plants for shaded borders, wild gardens and ground-cover.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.