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    Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'

    Also Known As

    • Aureum Creeping Lamium
    • Golden Dead Nettle

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Lamium maculatum 'Aureum' plant details

    Lamium maculatum 'Aureum' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse, gold and variegated foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold and variegated
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The brilliant yellow-green leaves of this slowly-spreading groundcover will brighten up any too-dark shady corner; roots as it goes to form a nice carpet and produces mauve, "snap-dragon" flowers in early summer. PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A ground cover of brilliant yellow that will create a brilliant carpet in moist, part shade areas. Only a few inches tall, this perennial is dense enough to smother most weeds; I liken its spreading ability to Ajuga in the garden. A single plant will eventually cover a 3’ square area. Lavender flowers show off nicely against the bright foliage late spring early summer. Evergreen for us, looking great even in winter, but we do shear it back once in a while to keep the foliage looking perky. Also makes a superb bulb cover. Will cascade and spill over rocks and from pots.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Lamium maculatum 'Aureum' plant

    How to Grow Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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