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Lamium maculatum 'Orchid Frost'
Common Name: Spotted Deadnettle
Lamium maculatum ‘Orchid Frost’ (Spotted Dead Nettle) A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial groundcover, Lamium maculatum ‘Orchid Frost’ is valued for its bright silver foliage with narrow green margins, creating a luminous effect in shaded gardens. In mid to late spring, it produces soft orchid-pink to lavender flowers that rise just above the foliage. The foliage provides season-long interest and forms a dense, spreading mat. Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover Mature Size: 1–2′ W (spreading) × 0.5–1′ H USDA Zones: 3a–8b Form: Low, spreading, mat-forming Light: Part shade to full shade (tolerates some morning sun) Soil: Well-drained, average to rich soils Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some dry shade once established Bloom Time: Mid to late spring Bloom Length: Moderate; typically 3–5 weeks Wildlife: Bees, deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Groundcover, shade gardens, woodland plantings, borders, edging, containers, underplanting shrubs Care: Easy to grow and low maintenance. Shear back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance. Can spread readily—trim as needed to control. Avoid overly wet soils.
| Plant Type: | Perennial, Groundcover |
| Width: | 1-2' |
| Height: | 6-12" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Bees |
| Exposure: | Partial Shade, Full Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Woodland Gardens, Container, Mass Planting, Ground Cover, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Low Spreading |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Average, Humus rich |
| Flower Color: | Violet |
| Leaf Color: | SeaGreen |
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