Variegated Dead Nettle

Silver variegated leaves, yellow flowers, durable shade groundcover

Botanical Name- Lamiastrum g variegatum

Pronunciation- lam-ee-AS-trum g

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Part shade to shade

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- 1 qt

Bloom Color- Yellow

Bloom Time- Late spring

Companion Plants- Creeping Foamflower - bright variegation, woodland setting

Fauna Attracted- Bees, beneficial wasps, small butterflies (can be invasive)

Plant Habit- Groundcover

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP46B

Yearly Care Instructions- Trim runners if spreading too far; prefers partial shade and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Trim back in early spring to control growth.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Too much fertilizer in clay can lead to rapid, weak growth.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust