Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000827
01/01/98
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10 Height: 1 ft Spread: 2 ft Type: herbaceous perennial Flowers: Pink, purple, white
Comments: Spotted Dead Nettle is a spreading, sprawling plant which grows in most types of soils. The plant can be used in the shade and on good sites can become invasive. The center of the leaves has a white or cream colored blotch. The purplish flowers are borne from May through summer.
Propagation: Propagation is by division in autumn or by cuttings taken in summer. Seed may also be used.
Cultivars:
'Beacon Silver' - Silvery white leaves have a green
margin. The flowers are lavender-pink.
'Beedham's White' - Yellow to yellowish-green foliage
is combined with white flowers.
'Chequers' - Deep pink flowers are combined with white
and green foliage.
'Pink Pewter' - Silvery white leaves that have green
margins, the flowers are clear pink.
'Shell Pink' - Green and white foliage is combined with
light pink flowers.
'White Nancy' - White leaves have green margins, the
flowers are also white.
References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1997, Weston Nurseries 1994, Wayside Gardens 1996, White Flower Farm 1997, Bailey Nurseries 1997, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1997.