Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘Variegatum’
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Yellow to Chartreuse
Growth Habit:
Creeping
Max Height:
8"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
Vibrant green leaves marked with attractive silver variegation. Cheerful flowers of yellow appear during spring.
Landscape Value
Moderate to large scale ground cover/excellent cascading over planters and retaining walls--high contrast valued for brightening up shady areas.
Care
Watering:
Trailing Dead Nettle is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
Trailing Dead Nettle is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Trailing Dead Nettle is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.