Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' (Deadnettle, yellow archangel )

Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' Photo/Illustration: Bill Johnson



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Botanical Name: Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' LAY-mee-um gal-ee-OB-doe-lon vair-ee-eh-GAY-tum Common Name: Deadnettle, yellow archangel Synonyms: Galeobdolon luteum, Lamiastrum galeobdolon, Lamium luteum Genus: Lamium

It’s small, yes, but this plant is nothing if not bold. The high contrast between the silvery body of the leaves and their green veins makes ‘Hermann’s Pride’ stand out even among bright flowers. Blooming in late spring, the pure yellow of the small flowers makes it even more eye-catching. While some have trouble controlling this cultivar, it behaves meekly in harsh climates.

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 and flower. Ever-fresh leaves are jagged edged and etched with silver. Masses of bright, yellow-lipped flowers complement the foliage in late spring to early summer.


Noteworthy characteristics: A non-aggressive alterlative to Lamium galeobdolon 'Variegatum'.
Care:  Grow in moist but well-drained soil. Do not over-water.
Propagation:

 By division or stem-cuttings.


Problems:

Downy mildew, powdery mildew, leaf spot, slugs, and snails. 


Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Slow Grower
Light Full Shade Only;Part Shade Only;Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Foliage Color Silver/Grey;Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Container, Shade, Ground Covers
Style Beds and Borders, Combinations, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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