Dead Nettle

April 29, 2017 @ 9:24 pm

Lamium forms a bushy groundcover and offers colorful leaves and spring blooms for a deep shade or morning sun location.  It is also a lovely addition to shady containers or hanging baskets.  Just plant it in the ground in late Summer or early Fall if you would like to overwinter it.  Regular watering will help it establish quickly.

Exposure: Shade, Morning Sun

Bloom Time:  Spring

Varieties:

Shell Pink: heart shaped leaves have a white stripe down the center.  Blooms are pale pink.

…and other assorted varieties