Botanical name | Lamium species |
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Plant Care | ![]() Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February October November December These plants bear small flowers in a wide range of colours, blooming from late spring to summer. |
Common name(s) | Deadnettle |
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Foliage | It bears toothed leaves. |
Planting instructions | The flower colour determines the planting season and light requirements: Plant white and purple species in spring in full sun while the yellow flowers in autumn, preferably in shade. |
Soil conditions | They grow well in most soils. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or division in spring. |
Possible problems | This plant has invasive habits. |
Lamium species (Deadnettle)
- Botanical name: Lamium species
- Common name(s): Deadnettle
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
These frost hardy plants grow well in moist soil, but have invasive habits and need plenty of room. It bears toothed leaves and small flowers in a wide range of colours, blooming from late spring to summer.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: LAY-mee-um
Lamium species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December These plants bear small flowers in a wide range of colours, blooming from late spring to summer.
It bears toothed leaves.