The semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' (Spotted Dead Nettle) is distinguished by its foliage, which consists of heart-shaped, silvery-gray leaves with narrow green borders. Late spring through intermittent fall, tiny, hooded lavender blooms bloom at the ends of the stalks in lovely whorls. Spotted Dead Nettle is a great groundcover for areas that are partially shaded because of its long bloom period and colorful foliage. Evergreen in regions with mild winters.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-8 |
| Exposure |
Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
6"-10" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Bees |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Beacon Silver Lamium | Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' || The semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' (Spotted Dead Nettle) is distinguished by its foliage, which consists of heart-shaped, silvery-gray leaves with narrow green borders. Late spring through intermittent fall, tiny, hooded lavender blooms bloom at the ends of the stalks in lovely whorls. Spotted Dead Nettle is a great groundcover for areas that are partially shaded because of its long bloom period and colorful foliage. Evergreen in regions with mild winters.
Partial Sun, Shade,
Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Semi-Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
