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    • Photo of Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' flower by Avant Gardens

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    Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'

    Also Known As

    • Chequers Spotted Dead Nettle

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' plant details

    Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and winter purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One early January morning, I walked out to the greenhouses and passed a patch of low evergreen foliage with lovely wine red tones brought on by the cold....it was this, a good old fashioned, long lived, evergreen form of Lamium. 'Chequers' is one of those plants that has always been there, and although not rare or sexy, it certainly is a stalwart, and seldom offered any longer. Purple flowers in spring and summer, with oval dark green leaves centrally marked with silver on low4-6" spreading plants. Deer and rabbit resistant, plus its super hardy!

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' plant

    How to Grow Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 16"-40"

    • mostly sun - shade
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    Lamium orvala 'Silva'

    aka Clumping Archangel, Silva Dead Nettle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 16"-18"

    Width: 16"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Lamium orvala 'Album'

    aka Dead Nettle

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 12"

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

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    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-16"

    Width: 18"-48"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lamium galeobdolon 'Hermann's Pride' flower by Sunshine Farm and Gardens
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    Lamium maculatum 'Ghost'

    aka Ghost Dead Nettle, Ghost Spotted Deadnettle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Lamium maculatum 'Ghost' flower, foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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