Plants > Perennials

golden deadnettle

Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Lamium
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, mat-forming, semi-evergreen to evergreen perennial bearing oval to triangular, toothed, yellow leaves with white centres. Spikes of whorled, pink flowers bloom in summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Semi Evergreen, Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyClayChalk

pH

Neutral

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in moist, free-draining soil in either full or dappled shade. Dislikes excessive winter wet. Evergreen in mild winter climates.

Pruning

Generally not required

Propagation

Propagate by division or softwood cuttings.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years