Spotted Deadnettle

Spotted Deadnettle Care

Lamium Maculatum

What is the plant

Spotted dead nettles are valued as perennial ground covers for the shade that will spread and fill in a patch of ground that might otherwise remain bare (except for weeds). In warm regions and/or in sheltered areas of your yard, they may be evergreen. Elsewhere (and depending on growing conditions), they are more likely to be semi-evergreen, herbaceous plants. Both their flowers and their foliage make an impact in the landscape. Lamium is in the mint family (Lamiaceae), which provides a hint as to its toughness.

This plant can be invasive, depending on where you live. Check with your local county extension for any warnings that they may issue for your own region.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

max 8b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Spotted dead nettles tolerate even shady areas that have dry soil. This ground cover requires very little care at all if planted in full shade. However, the more sunshine that you give these plants, the more water they will need, since they perform best in evenly moist soil.
Fertilizer
Compost should be sufficient, as the plants do not require rich soil. Manure tea is a good substitute when it is too difficult to work more compost into the soil.
Sunlight
Grow spotted dead nettles in full to partial shade. They will not require much water when grown in full shade, a fact that (along with their resistance to deer pests) recommends them to homeowners seeking low-maintenance landscaping. In fact, they are one of the best perennials for shade.

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Soil
Install the plants in an acidic, well-drained, loamy soil. Add compost if you have clayey soil to improve drainage.
Temperature
Spotted dead nettle has a wide range, but does not do well in very warm, humid locations.
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