Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis'

Common name: deadnettle
Type:
Herbaceous perennial
USDA hardiness zones:
3-8

ëPink Chablis is a spotted deadnettle cultivar that is noted for its variegated foliage and pink flowers. It is a mat-forming perennial ground cover that typically grows 8-12î high and spreads to 12-18î wide or more by sprawling stems which sometimes root in the ground at the nodes as they go. It grows vigorously in optimum conditions but is easy to control and is not considered to be too aggressive. Features oval, crenate, silvery white leaves (to 2î long) with green margins. Clusters of small, two-lipped, hooded pink flowers (typical mint family) appear at the stem ends in late spring to... more »

  • Part shade to full shade
  • Medium
  • Low

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers evenly moist, acidic loams with good drainage. Dislikes wet soils, particularly in winter. Dislikes high heat and humidity, and does best when soils are cool. Also dislikes compacted or poorly drained soils. Unsightly bare patches (often called melting out) may appear in the heat of the summer, particularly in hot and humid climates. If such mid-summer foliage decline occurs, plants may be cut back or sheared to stimulate new foliage growth. Leaf scorch may also occur, particularly if soils are allowed to dry out or if plants are grown in too much sun. When grown as a ground cover, starter plants may be spaced 6-10î apart for quick coverage. Evergreen in mild winter climates, but not in the St. Louis area.

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