Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'
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Tried and True Recommended by 9 Professionals
Common Name: spotted deadnettle
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Zone: 3 to 8
Garden Location: Ameren Ground Cover Border
Height: 0.5 to 0.75 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Bloom Time: May to July
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Description: White
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flowers: Showy Flowers
Leaves: Colorful
Tolerates: Dry Soil, Drought, Dense Shade, Deer
Uses: Groundcover, Will Naturalize

Culture

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Needs even moisture. To cover large areas, space plants 18-24" apart.

Noteworthy Characteristics

This spotted deadnettle cultivar is a mat-forming perennial ground cover which typically grows 6-8" high and spreads to 2-3' wide by sprawling stems that root as they go. Features oval, variegated silvery-white leaves with greenish margins. Clusters of small, hooded, white flowers (typical mint family shape) appear at stem ends in late spring to early summer.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. If soils frequently dry out, unsightly bare patches may develop. Dislikes wet soils in winter and may scorch if grown in too much sun.

Garden Uses

Excellent ground cover for brightening shaded areas. Can be used as an edger, but spread must be controlled. Also effective in hanging baskets.

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