Dead Nettle

Lamium maculatum is an excellent shade-loving groundcover perennial, grown for its spreading foliage and colorful flowers.

About This Plant

Thrives in shade, tolerates sun with moisture. Hardy Zones 3–8. Varieties offer white, purple, pink flowers and silver-variegated leaves. Low, creeping habit—ideal for groundcover or mass planting.

Notable Varieties

• 'White Nancy': Silvery leaves, dense white flower clusters.
• 'Wootton Pink': Pale pink flowers late spring/early summer, striped variegated leaves.
• 'Orchid Frost': Blue-green foliage, purple blooms April–June.

Site Selection

Shade to part shade; moist, well-drained soil. Spreads vigorously but not invasively.

Planting Instructions

Loosen soil 12–15 inches, add 2–4 inches compost. Plant at container depth, water thoroughly.

Care

Cut back after flowering to maintain form. Propagate/divide spreading runners in spring. Cut back after first flush for compact growth.