Lamium maculatum Chequers (Spotted Dead Nettle)
Lamium maculatum ‘Chequers’ (Spotted Dead Nettle) is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial noted for its foliage of heart-shaped green leaves adorned with a silvery stripe down the middle.
Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' (Spotted Dead Nettle) is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial noted for its foliage of heart-shaped green leaves adorned with a silvery stripe down the middle. Small, hooded, rosy-purple flowers open in attractive whorls at the end of the stems in late spring and continue sporadically into fall. With a long bloom period and colorful foliage, Spotted Dead Nettle is an excellent groundcover for semi-shaded locations. Evergreen in mild winter climates.
- Rises up to 8-12 in. tall (20-30 cm) and spreads up to 12-24 in. (30-60 cm).
- Best in part shade to full shade in average, medium moisture, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Dislikes high heat and humidity. Drought tolerant.
- Spotted Dead Nettle is a welcomed addition to shaded gardens, beds and borders. Perfect for plantings under perennials or shrubs and as a groundcover or edging plant.
- Virtually disease and pest free, Spotted Dead Nettle is also deer and rabbit resistant.
- Propagate by division in autumn or early spring
- After flowering, plants can be cut back to encourage fresh foliage cover.
- Lamium maculatum species is native to Europe, temperate western Asia and North Africa. It can form a dense mound that overtakes ground area.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
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| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamium – Dead Nettles |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 6″ – 10″ (15cm – 25cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |