Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'
Yellow Dead Nettle
Description
The 'Aureum' grows to a size of 6" tall, spreading by underground stolons or rooting in the stems. Its light green leaves are flushed light yellow, and in the summer, produces pale pink flowers. Considering their delicate appearance, the plants are remarkably cold and drought tolerant and do not seem to be bothered much by bugs. When established in coastal gardens, the plant needs little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Sun
Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.