Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'
(Spotted Dead Nettle)
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Lamiaceae
Light: Part-full shade
Height: 6-12"
Spacing: 1'
Blooms: White, hooded, soft, clusters, late Spring
Foliage: Variegated, silvery-gray, herbaceous, crinkled with green margin
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, clayey, acidic, neutral, alkaline, drought tolerant when established
Water: Moist-low
Uses: Accent, ground cover, shade garden, under taller trees, mixed planting, woodland setting, mass plant, window box
Propagation: Rootball divisions, stem cuttings, layering
Comments: Lamium 'maculatum White Nancy' or Spotted Dead Nettle is a showy hybrid perennial with a fast, low spreading growth habit. In late Spring it produces clusters of white, hooded, soft blossoms atop variegated, silver-gray, crinkled, herbaceous foliage, nicely edged with green. Bees are attracted to the nectar-rich blossoms. Lamium maculatum White Nancy' is easily propagated in Spring or Fall from stem cuttings, layering or rootball divisions. It thrives best in well-drained, sandy, clayey, acidic, neutral or alkaline pH soil. Mass plant Spotted Dead Nettle as eye-catching ground covers under taller trees. It looks exquisite as accent plants or grow them in a woodland setting. Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' is low maintenance and tolerates drought when established. It is resistant to deers and rabbits. Spotted Dead Nettle forms a lovely carpet and can tolerate light foot traffic. It brightens up the shade garden. In late Winter, give plants a good trim. Use Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' in window boxes or hanging baskets for a fabulous visual effect. Spotted Dead nettle is a terrific show stopper.
USDA Zones: 3-10
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