Spotted Dead Nettle 'Silver'
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Spotted dead-nettle
Scientific name: Lamium maculatum
Foliage color: Green with silvery or white markings
Flower color: Pale pink to mauve, in whorls along the stems
Mature height: 0.15–0.30 m
Mature width: 0.40–0.60 m
Habit: Spreading, prostrate, forming a dense, ground-covering mat
Flowering period: May to July, sometimes until August
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good, prefers cool and humid conditions
Pollinator-friendly plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and bumblebees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic, safe for children and pets
✂️ Care
Plant in partial to full shade in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly at planting to establish a good root system, then reduce watering once rooted.
Ideal for undergrowth, shaded borders, and groundcover, it offers delicate blooms and ornamental foliage with silvery hues. Its spreading habit quickly creates an attractive and bright plant cover. A choice pollinator-friendly plant to attract bees and bumblebees to partially shaded and cool areas.