Lamium maculatum

Spotted Deadnettle

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A creeping perennial groundcover known for variegated foliage, often with purple or white spots on leaves and vibrant pink or red tubular flowers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Spotted Deadnettle
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Lamium
Species Maculatum
Variety Various cultivars
Origin Europe / Western Asia
Blooming Spring to early summer, occasional rebloom in autumn
Leaf Color Green with purple/white spots or variegated white/green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil, tolerates clay but prefers moist conditions

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial shade, can tolerate full sun in cooler climates with adequate moisture

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Fertilization

Low maintenance, apply balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is vigorous

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Pruning

Trim after flowering to maintain shape and prevent excessive self-seeding

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
500 – 3000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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