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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.
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Photo/Illustration: Bill Johnson