Beacon Silver Dead Nettle Lamium Plant aka Spotted Nettle Plant - 4 inch pot

Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’, also known as Spotted Dead Nettle ‘Beacon Silver’, is a delightful semi-evergreen perennial. Let me share some interesting details about it:

• Foliage: The plant features heart-shaped, silvery-gray leaves with narrow green edges. These leaves create an attractive contrast and add visual interest to your garden.
• Flowers: Small, hooded, lavender flowers bloom in whorls at the end of the stems during late spring. They continue sporadically into fall, providing a long bloom period.
• Growth Habit: ‘Beacon Silver’ forms a mat-like groundcover, making it ideal for semi-shaded locations.
• Height and Spread: It grows up to 6-8 inches tall (15-20 cm) and spreads 12-24 inches (30-60 cm).
• Preferred Conditions: Plant it in part shade to full shade, in average, well-drained soils. It dislikes high heat and humidity but is drought-tolerant.
• Winter Behavior: In mild winter climates, it remains evergreen.
• Uses: Spotted Dead Nettle is perfect for shaded gardens, beds, and borders. You can plant it under perennials or shrubs, use it as a groundcover, or as an edging plant.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: It’s virtually disease and pest-free, and deer and rabbit resistant.
• Propagation: Divide it in autumn or early spring after flowering.
• Origin: Lamium maculatum species is native to Europe, temperate western Asia, and North Africa.

If you’re looking for an attractive groundcover with lovely foliage and delicate flowers, ‘Beacon Silver’ is an excellent choice!