Spotted dead nettle
Lamium maculatum
Spotted dead nettle (Lamium maculatum) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–9 in tall and 18–30 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers part to shade. Silver-variegated foliage brightens dark shade. Spreads readily — easy to control.
medium water6–9 in tall and 18–30 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Lamium maculatum
- Variety / cultivar
- 'White Nancy', 'Beacon Silver', 'Purple Dragon'
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 6–9 in tall and 18–30 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- part to shade
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- loam, clay
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- low
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- pink, purple, white
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Good for
- north foundation, under conifer
Frequently asked questions
- Is Spotted dead nettle good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Spotted dead nettle is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Spotted dead nettle get?
- It matures to about 6–9 in tall and 18–30 in wide.
- How much water does Spotted dead nettle need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is Spotted dead nettle native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
