Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

Beacon Silver Spotted Deadnettle

This dead nettle is called Beacon Silver because of the silver markings on its leaves, which can be quite bright in shady spots, like a silver beacon.

Beacon Silver dead nettle is a low-growing perennial groundcover that thrives in shady areas. It typically reaches a height of about 6 to 12 inches and a spread of about 2 feet. In the early summer it bears small pinkish-mauve flowers above the foliage. Although it prefers consistently moist, shady conditions, it is a tough, reliable plant once established and can cope with periods of dryness or direct light.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Horizontal
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Pink
Landscape Use:
Specimen Plant
Groundcover
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8