Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'
Spotted Deadnettle
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Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver') - Description
A fast-growing robust ground cover with metallic silver leaves and rosy-lavender blooms. A handsome choice.
Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver') - Blooming
Clustered flowers are pink white, or yellow, borne from late spring to summer.
Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver') - 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.
Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver') - 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.
Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver') - Pest
Slugs and snails. Other problems include leaf spot, downy mildew, and powdery mildew, all of which are quite common.
Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver') - 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.
Spotted Deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Fast-growing species need well-draining soil that is kept moist.
