Yellow Archangel
Lamium galeobdolon
Also listed as Lamiastrum galeobdolon, Galeobdolon galeobdolon
Also known as Golden Archangel, Yellow Deadnettle, Golden Dead-nettle
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A vigorous spreading groundcover with variegated or silver-splashed foliage and small yellow flowers in spring. Tolerates shade well and spreads quickly to cover bare ground.
Why grow it
Yellow archangel offers reliable shade tolerance and fast ground coverage compared to slower-growing alternatives like ajuga or vinca. Its variegated foliage provides visual interest beyond flowering season, and it establishes more quickly than many woodland groundcovers. The spring flowers attract pollinators while requiring minimal fertilizer or soil amendment once established.
Watch out for
This plant spreads vigorously and may outcompete nearby perennials if not monitored, particularly in moist, fertile soils where it grows most aggressively. In cooler climates, variegation quality can diminish in deeper shade, reducing the ornamental appeal that often justifies its use. Regular trimming back of aggressive runners helps maintain boundaries, though this becomes necessary maintenance rather than occasional management.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous spreading groundcover with variegated or silver-splashed foliage and small yellow flowers in spring. Tolerates shade well and spreads quickly to cover bare ground.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Yellow Archangel grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Yellow archangel offers reliable shade tolerance and fast ground coverage compared to slower-growing alternatives like ajuga or vinca. Its variegated foliage provides visual interest beyond flowering season, and it establishes more quickly than many woodland groundcovers. The spring flowers attract pollinators while requiring minimal fertilizer or soil amendment once established.
Watch out for
This plant spreads vigorously and may outcompete nearby perennials if not monitored, particularly in moist, fertile soils where it grows most aggressively. In cooler climates, variegation quality can diminish in deeper shade, reducing the ornamental appeal that often justifies its use. Regular trimming back of aggressive runners helps maintain boundaries, though this becomes necessary maintenance rather than occasional management.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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