Spotted Deadnettle
Lamium maculatum
An outstanding variegated ground cover with silver-splashed leaves and cheerful pink, purple, or white flowers that bloom from spring through fall. Thrives in challenging shady spots while providing bright foliage contrast and extended flowering period. Non-invasive and easy to control.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
Shady Garden in Cabarrus County
Zones
3–8
USDA hardiness
Height
3-9 inches
Planting Timeline
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Spotted Deadnettle · Zones 3–8
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: Shady Garden in Cabarrus County. Soil: High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry. Height: 0 ft. 3 in. - 0 ft. 9 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: Low. Propagation: Division. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
Triangular fruit.
Type: Schizocarp.
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Spring, Summer
History & Origin
Origin: Europe and North Africa to West Asia
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Deer, Drought
- +Fast-growing
- +Low maintenance
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Hostas
Both thrive in partial shade and moist conditions, creating complementary foliage textures
Astilbe
Shares similar moisture and shade requirements, provides vertical interest above the ground cover
Heuchera
Compatible shade perennial that benefits from the living mulch effect of deadnettle
Ferns
Natural woodland companions that share moisture and shade preferences
Wild Ginger
Both are native woodland groundcovers that create naturalized plantings together
Caladium
Spotted deadnettle provides living mulch while caladium offers colorful foliage contrast
Ajuga
Compatible groundcover that can intermingle without aggressive competition
Impatiens
Both prefer partial shade and consistent moisture, deadnettle provides natural mulching
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone which is toxic to many plants including members of the mint family
Mint
Both are aggressive spreaders that will compete intensely for territory
English Ivy
Extremely aggressive vine that will smother and outcompete the deadnettle groundcover
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good disease resistance, avoid overhead watering
Common Pests
Slugs, snails, occasional spider mites
Diseases
Powdery mildew in humid conditions, crown rot if overwatered