Lamium maculatum 'Ghost'

Spotted Nettle

Plant Type: Perennial

MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade

Forms a large mound of silver leaves creating a great backdrop for attractive clusters of bright orchid-purple flowers. Flowers appear May through August. Excellent for dry shade areas under trees.

Height

10-14"

Spread

12-24"

Growth Habit

SPILLER (low/trailing)

Landscape Application:

Excellent ground cover for shade gardens and dry areas under trees.

Lamium maculatum 'Ghost' Plant Care:

Prefers dry shade, but tolerates a variety of soils and moisture.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Spotted Nettle Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Early Season (March - April)

Mid Season (May - June)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Moderate

Special Benefits

Ground Cover

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Spotted Nettle Additional Information

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