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11/12/99

Lamium maculatum--Spotted Deadnettle


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
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 (Vis. 4) 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.
'Frida' - White flowers (Vis. 3), foliage with white
variegation.
'Pink Pewter' - Silvery white leaves that have green
margins, the flowers are clear pink.
'Shell Pink' - Green and white foliage (Vis. 1) is
combined with light pink flowers (Vis. 5).
'White Nancy' - White leaves have green margins, the
flowers are also white (Vis. 2).

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1999, Wayside Gardens 1999, White Flower Farm
1999, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999,
Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Berryhill Nurseries 1999, Midwest
Groundcovers 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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