This prostrate rhizomatous perennial forms a mat habit with ascending hollow stems. it has mid green heart-shaped leaves with zones of silver to white and the red to white 2-lipped flowers appear around the stem during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Lamium maculatum is naturally found in Europe growing in woodlands in well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded protected position and is drought tender but mildly frost resistant.

Dead Nettle is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is mass planted as a ground cover or used as a spill-over in rockeries. It is also planted in pots or planter boxes and used in cottage gardens. It is fast growing and establishes in one season tolerating a wide range of climate zones but may be invasive. ID 937

Lamium(LĂ-mee-um) maculatum(măk-ew-LAH-tum)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family