Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenway'
Common Name(s):
Spotted deadnettle
Deadnettle
Synonym:
None
Spotted henbit
Flower:
Purple
Blooms :
May
to:
Jun
Flowers irregular, upper lip helmet-shaped, lower bilabiate
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Lamiaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Silvery, gree and yellown
Metallic silver leaves edged in green, oval
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves remain green until frost
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Hybrid developed in England
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
6-8"
Spread:
36-48"
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Variety from open grassland to wooded areas
Soil:
Well-drained organic rich soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
High
Fertilizer:
Fertilize once a week
Mulch:
Well rotted organic matter, leaf mold, or compost
Choose a spot with partial sunlight or shade, plant in loamy well-drained soil, water regularly, prepare for spread
Long Term:
Winter:
Apply 2-4" mulch around base of plant, reduce watering, trim back after first frost, in late winter can cut back to ground
Spring:
Cut back previous years growth, divide if needed, give moist soil, partial to full shade
Summer:
Remove old flowers for rebloom, keep soil moist but not soggy
Fall:
Cut back by 1/3rd in early fall of after first frost, divide if needed, keep soil moist and well-drained
General Care Comments:
Choose a spot with partial sunlight or shade, plant in loamy well-drained soil, water regularly, prepare for spreading
Common Problems
Needs pruning back to keep in check
Diseases:
Can get root rot if soils too wet, or downy mildew, some leaf spotting
Insects:
Aphids
Environmental Problems:
Intense heat, leaf scorch
Pests:
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