Photo of Lamium orvala 'Album' flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm

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Lamium orvala 'Album'

Also Known As

  • Dead Nettle

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Lamium orvala 'Album' plant details

Lamium orvala 'Album' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lamium orvala 'Album'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lamium orvala 'Album'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hard to find white flowered form of this excellent species. This has foliage of a pale green compared to the darker foliage of the typical species. Pouchy white flowers for months in spring and into June. Deep rooted and clump forming - not running as in the more familiar grocery store Lamium.

Gardening facts about Lamium orvala 'Album' plant

How to Grow Lamium orvala 'Album'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 16"-40"

Width: 16"-40"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 16"-24"

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-16"

Width: 18"-48"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 18"-36"

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 18"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - occasional
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