Dead Nettle, Spotted Nettle

Scientific Name: Lamium maculatum (L.) L.
Family: Lamiaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-24, 32-43
AHS: 8-1
USDA: 3-9, evergreen in zone 9b-10

Heat Tolerance: Questionable, often dies back to the crown in summer

Sun Exposure: Shade to light shade

Origin: Europe and North America

Growth Habits: Trailing mat-forming perennial, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm), 3 feet spread (90 cm)

Flowers: White, pink, red, purple or light blue flowers

Watering Needs: Abundant water, moist soil, well drained

Propagation: Division in spring, stem cuttings in summer, stems root wherever they touch the ground

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 122.

'Maculatum' comes from the Latin word for 'spotted'.

Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

Blooming Habits:
The Lamium has small spikes of flowers, principally in late spring, occasionally in other periods. The fruits are brown and inconspicuous.

Culture:
The Dead Nettle can spread rapidly if the conditions are adequate. This limits its uses as a border plant. It can be used as ground cover.