Lamium orvala
Lamium
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Lamium (Lamium orvala) - Description
Lamium orvala is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe.
Lamium (Lamium orvala) - Blooming
Clustered flowers are pink white, or yellow, borne from late spring to summer.
Lamium (Lamium orvala) - Growth
Perennials. Leaves in opposite pairs are heart shaped, toothed, and marked with white. All species are vigorous growers. Spreading to 2-3 feet. Grow fast-spreading species in partial to deep shade.
Lamium (Lamium orvala) - Planting
Plant invasive species away from small plants. Propagate from the seed in fall or spring, in containers within a cold frame for protection. Division can be carried out during these months. For the smaller species, propagate using stem-tip cuttings from non-flowering shoots in summer.
Lamium (Lamium orvala) - Pest
Slugs and snails. Other problems include leaf spot, downy mildew, and powdery mildew, all of which are quite common.
Lamium (Lamium orvala) - Interesting facts
Lamium has square stems and bear a resemblance to stinging nettles. However, Lamium will not sting you, and are thus 'dead' nettles. You can even eat the leaves in a salad.
Lamium (Lamium orvala) - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Fast-growing species need well-draining soil that is kept moist.
