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Genus Lamium (Deadnettle)

Lamium Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of White Flower Farm
LAY-mee-um Common Name: Deadnettle Synonyms: Galeobdolon, Lamiastrum
The genus Lamium is comprised of several dozen species of annuals and perennials from Europe to Asia, and the Mediterranean and North Africa. Members of the mint family, these plants have the typical square stems, toothed leaves, and spreading habit. They are mostly grown for their foliage, which can be mottled, frosted, or attractively marked. The flowers are small and 2-lipped, blooming from late spring to summer. Use as a groundcover among plants that can stand the competition, such as shrubs or vigorous perennials. Smaller species can be less invasive and are nice in a rock garden.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Attractive foliage makes a good groundcover. Can be invasive in moist, fertile soils.
 Care: Grow the quick-growing groundcovers in moist, but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Don't site near small plants which may be overtaken. Dig out rhizomes to keep in bounds. Some species need very well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade.
 Propagation: Plant seed in a cold frame in spring or fall, or divide plants in early spring or fall. Small species can be started from stem-tip cuttings in early summer.
 Problems: Slugs, snails, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and leaf spot are all common.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Lamium

Lamium galeobdolon Lamium galeobdolon
(Yellow archangel) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This rhizomatous perennial has erect or creeping stems and silvery leaves. In summer, it produces spikes of yellow flowers spotted with brown. A less invasive cultivar is 'Hermann's Pride'.
Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride'
(Deadnettle, yellow archangel ) (1 user review)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

'Hermann's Pride' is small, but bold. Unlike the rampantly creeping variegated yellow lamium (Lamium galeobdolon 'Variegatum'), the lamium cultivar ‘Hermann’s Pride’ is a slow-growing, clump-forming treasure that grows like a small bush, beautiful in foliage (jagged, silvery, and green) and flower (brilliant yellow). Masses of flowers appear in late spring to early summer. While some may have trouble controlling this cultivar, it behaves meekly in harsh climates.
Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway' Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway'
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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

'Anne Greenaway' infuses the garden with excitement, with its bright chartreuse leaf margins. It grows up to 8 inches tall and 18 inches wide and is topped with lilac-mauve flowers in late spring. The stems root where they touch the soil, so it's easy to lift and transplant rooted stems to increase your stand. It makes a nice groundcover in a shady garden around ferns, hostas, heucheras, or geraniums.
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'
(Spotted deadnettle) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Lamium is a genus with many cultivars that are outstanding foliage plants for the shade, most notably ‘White Nancy’. This evergreen ground cover’s beautiful, 1- to 2-inch-wide leaves are silvery white with green edges and have a quilted appearance. Clusters of white flowers appear from spring through summer.
Lamium maculatum 'Pink chablis' Lamium maculatum 'Pink chablis'
(Spotted deadnettles) (3 user reviews)
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

‘Pink Chablis’ shas pink flowers above silvery gray leaves edged with dark green. These trailing plants make fine ground covers or cascaders.