Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' (Creeping Lamium)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusLamium
Speciesmaculatum
Cultivar'Chequers'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height20-30 cm
Spread30-60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionForms a dense cover when fully grown. Flowers start to bloom in spring. The leaves are lined with silver variegation and can thrive in difficult dry shade conditions.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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