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White deadnettle

White deadnettle

Lamium album

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

White deadnettle is a spreading perennial groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom throughout spring and summer. It tolerates partial shade and moist soils, making it useful for woodland gardens and shaded borders.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe and Western Asia

Function & Care

medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with