Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' (Spotted deadnettle)

Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' Photo/Illustration: Jerry Pavia



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Botanical Name: Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' LAY-mee-um mak-yew-LAY-tum Common Name: Spotted deadnettle Genus: Lamium

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.


Care: Moist, well-drained soil.
Propagation:

By division or stem cuttings.


Problems:

 


Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Fast Grower;Invasive/Aggressive Grower
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Foliage Color Evergreen;Silver/Grey
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Shade, Ground Covers, Edging
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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