Lamium

Common names	Lamium, Spotted Dead Nettle
Latin name	Lamium maculatum
Life cycle	Perennial
Height	4-8"
Space	18-24" apart
Bloom	Late spring to early summer
Light	Shade to semi-shade
Soil	Moist
Zone	Zone 4
Feature	Deer resistant

Use:
These plants make an excellent ground cover that stays attractive into late fall. They stay low and can be used for the foreground of a border or for a rock garden. The variegated foliage can brighten up dark areas in the shade garden or under trees. and shrubs.

Culture:
Lamium does much better in partial shade than in full sun. it can be grown in full sun if it is planted in a water-retentive soil and kept moist. It is not tolerant of prolonged drought which causes the leaves to scorch and die back. Pruning during the mid-summer will result in a more compact plant. Watch for slugs.

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