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Lamium glaeobdolon or
Yellow Archangel
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Galeobdolon luteum
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Lamiastrum galeobdolon |
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Lamium glaeobdolon
(Yellow Archangel) |
Synonyms:
Galeobdolon luteum,
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae (Mint)
Origin: Europe
Light: Light shade
Height: 6-12"
Spread: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Bright yellow, late Spring
Foliage:
Semi-evergreen, herbaceous, variegated,
silver with green linings
Soil: Well-drained, mildly acidic/alkaline, neutral, keep moist
Water: Abundant
Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly onto ground in Fall), rhizome divisions
in Spring, stem cuttings in summer
Uses: Foliage, groundcover, around ponds, shade garden
Caution: Plant can be invasive
Other comments:
Lamium glaeobdolon or
Yellow Archangel
or
Galeobdolon luteum
or
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
is a
flowering semi-evergreen perennial plant with a low,
mat-forming growth habit. In late Spring or early Summer, it
produces pretty bright yellow blossoms among exquisite variegated foliage;
this is followed later by seeds.
Lamium glaeobdolon' is easily propagated from seeds
in the Fall or herbaceous stem
cuttings in Summer or rhizome divisions taken in Spring. It thrives well in a
well-drained moist soil in a lightly shade location.
Yellow Archangel
has spectacular variegated foliage making it an ideal foliage plant.
Mass plant
Galeobdolon luteum as
ideal
groundcovers
under taller trees or around ponds. It spreads by rhizomatous
roots and soon fills up a nice area. Use these eye-catching plants
around the pond or water fountain where it can enjoy the constant mist.
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
compliments well with Hostas or Huechera.
It is a terrific show stopper.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 4-9 |
