White Deadnettle
Lamium album
Also listed as Lamium vulgatum
Also known as White Archangel, White Nettle
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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.
Why grow it
White deadnettle competes favorably with other shade-tolerant groundcovers in moist, woodland conditions where it can spread to fill gaps beneath trees and shrubs. Unlike some spreading perennials, it establishes readily from divisions or seed and requires minimal fertility, making it practical for low-input woodland gardens. It differs from red deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) in its perennial habit and larger stature, offering more reliable season-to-season coverage.
Watch out for
This plant can spread vigorously once established, potentially outpacing slower companions in the same bed. In gardens with limited space or where tight edging is important, regular division or trimming may be necessary to keep it within bounds.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well White Deadnettle grows in your area.
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Why grow it
White deadnettle competes favorably with other shade-tolerant groundcovers in moist, woodland conditions where it can spread to fill gaps beneath trees and shrubs. Unlike some spreading perennials, it establishes readily from divisions or seed and requires minimal fertility, making it practical for low-input woodland gardens. It differs from red deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) in its perennial habit and larger stature, offering more reliable season-to-season coverage.
Watch out for
This plant can spread vigorously once established, potentially outpacing slower companions in the same bed. In gardens with limited space or where tight edging is important, regular division or trimming may be necessary to keep it within bounds.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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