Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver '

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Beacon Silver Spotted Nettle

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Information by: Photographer: Linda Engstrom

Description

The light-green leaves have small white spots. This shrub produces small pink flowers. Great for a shady area.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Silver, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Shade

Water

High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.