Lamium maculatum Elisabeth de Haas (Spotted Dead Nettle)

Lamium maculatum 'Elisabeth de Haas' (Spotted Dead Nettle) is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial noted for its variegated foliage of heart-shaped, silvery-green leaves blotched with gold and adorned with a central silver stripe. Small, hooded, rose-pink flowers open in attractive whorls at the end of the stems from late spring to mid-summer and continue sporadically into fall. With a long bloom period and colorful foliage, Spotted Dead Nettle is an excellent ground cover for semi-shaded locations. Evergreen in mild winter climates.

• Rises up to 3-9 in. tall (7-22 cm) and spreads up to 12-18 in. (30-45 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 the ground.
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