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Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'

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LAY-mee-um mak-yoo-LAY-tum
Description

Spotted dead nettle is in the mint family, and 'Aureum' is a cultivar with gold to chartreuse foliage. It roots in the ground wherever stems touch and it is easily divided and transplanted.  Plants will burn in the full sun so place in a partial shade location.  Prune it back in the late winter to maintain shape.  It is deer and rabbit resistant and makes an excellent addition to a woodland garden or allowed to cascade over a rock wall. The bright yellow leaves provide an accent and brighten up shaded areas in the landscape.  Use in a border, to edge a pathway, or even grow it in a container.

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Tags:
#evergreen#semi-evergreen#slow growing#nectar plant#shade garden#low maintenance#rabbit resistant#year-round interest#edging#cascading#deer resistant#border planting#pollinator plant#walkway planting#garden walls#bee friendly#container plant#wildlife friendly#woodland#accent
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#semi-evergreen#slow growing#nectar plant#shade garden#low maintenance#rabbit resistant#year-round interest#edging#cascading#deer resistant#border planting#pollinator plant#walkway planting#garden walls#bee friendly#container plant#wildlife friendly#woodland#accent
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Lamium
    Species:
    maculatum
    Family:
    Lamiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Wildlife Value:
    Flowers attract bees.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 0 ft. 8 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ground Cover
    Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Semi-evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Cascading
    Dense
    Spreading
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long Bloom Season
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    Small rose-purple flowers appear in spring and bloom through the fall.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Semi-evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Variegated
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Cordate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Heart-shaped yellow leaves provide year-round interest
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Cross Section:
    Square
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Rock Wall
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Pollinator Garden
    Rock Garden
    Winter Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Heavy Shade
    Rabbits