Scientific
Name
Lamium maculatum
Common
Name
Lamium; Dead nettle; Spotted
deat nettle |
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Hardiness
Zones: 3 to 8
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Habit:
Evergreen
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Growth
Rate: Rapid
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Size: Height 6 to 12 " |
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Site
Requirements: Partial shade
to shade
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Form:
Low; spreading to upright |
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Texture:
Medium
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Foliage: Variegated
foliage; 1" crinkled leaves with rounded teeth; unplesantly
scented when bruised |
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Flower/Fruit: Lavender
flowers with upper and lower petal like lip |
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Comments: Well
drained acidic soil; prefers a cool site; fast growing;
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Cultivars:
Variegatum,
White Nancy, Herman's Pride, Beacon Silver, Album, Shell Pink
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Horticulturist
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