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Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

Also Known As

  • Beacon Silver Spotted Dead Nettle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' plant details

Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 0 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cascading, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 7. Lilac flowers. Silver and green foliage.
A ground cover of fine silver brocade 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 silver in summer. Evergreen for us, looking great even in winter, but we do shear it back once in awhile to keep the foliage looking perky. Also makes a superb bulb cover. Will cascade and spill over rocks and from pots.

Gardening facts about Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' plant

How to Grow Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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