Lamium maculatum
spotted deadnettle
A stoloniferous perennial forming a mat of prostrate leafy stems, with purple, white or pink flowers in spikes in summer
Other common names
devil's cloverdevil's nettle
see moredouble tongue
St Vincent's nettle
variegated deadnettle
Synonyms
Lamium hirsutum
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe Asia Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in deep or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
After flowering, plants can be cut back to encourage fresh foliage cover
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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