Lamium maculatum |
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Dead Nettle, Spotted Nettle |
Description
Lamium maculatum is a deciduous succulent that grows 8" to12" tall and 18" wide with lobed green leaves. It likes shade to deep shade, high watering, and rich, well drained, loam soil.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.