Lamium galeobdolon 'Florentinum': Yellow Archangel – Silver-Variegated Foliage and Yellow Flowers

Lamium galeobdolon 'Florentinum' – Florentinum Yellow Archangel

Lamium galeobdolon 'Florentinum' (also known as 'Variegatum'; syn. Lamiastrum galeobdolon) is a vigorous, semi-evergreen ground cover prized for its striking, silver-marked foliage. The oval, toothed leaves have a central silver stripe and silver splashes. In mid- to late spring, it produces whorls of two-lipped, yellow flowers – unusual for a genus typically pink or white. It spreads rapidly by rooting stems.

'Florentinum' thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It tolerates dry shade once established. Its vigor makes it excellent for covering large shaded areas, but it can be aggressive; site carefully. The silver foliage lights up dark corners. A tough, colorful ground cover for difficult shade, but use with awareness of its spreading habit.

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