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Lamium 'Orchid Frost' P#11122
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 hover just above the foliage. The foliage remains the primary ornamental feature, providing long-lasting contrast and ground coverage.
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"-8" |
| Fragrant: | Not verified |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 3–8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Bees |
| Exposure: | Partial Shade, Full Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting, Ground Cover, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Low Spreading |
| Soil Type | Rich, Well Drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | Violet |
| Leaf Color: | Green |