Botanical Name: Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'
Common Name: Silver Nettle
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, spreading plant with soft, fleshy stems and leaves; hugs the ground to form a dense mat of silvery marked, heart-shaped leaves
Height to 6"
Spread to 4'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor shade to part sun near the coast
Soil prefers a rich, well-drained soil
Hardiness hardy (all zones) may go deciduous in cold climates
 
Morphology:
Leaves ovate to cordate, to 2" long, coarsely dentate on margins usually with sivery splotches at the center of the leaf blades, opposite
Flowers tubular flowers to 1" long, usually pale pink to purple, sometimes white – usually flowers in spring
Fruit small 4-valved nutlet
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings, division
 
Usage:
low filler or groundcover for foliage and flowers – very useful in shaded areas under trees and shrubs, silvery color brightens dark areas of shade
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs ample watering – do not allow to dry out
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning head back old, straggly stems to make room for new ones
Pests/Diseases snails, slugs
 
Origin: Asia
Family: Lamiaceae

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