Lamium maculatum ‘Chequers’
Creeping Lamium |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 1.305.150
Lamium is one of the best choices for a tough yet showy perennial groundcover. This vigorous selection forms a spreading patch of small heart-shaped green leaves with a silvery stripe down the middle. Clusters of rosy-purple flowers appear in spring, then continue off and on until fall. Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim or mow back in late winter. Stems will root into the ground where they touch, and any new plants that form can be easily moved in spring or fall. Also easily divided. Evergreen.
Further details for
Lamium maculatum ‘Chequers’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Partial Shade or Full Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Mid Spring Late Spring Early Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green Silver Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics Border Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Ground Cover Massed Woodland
Flower Head Size Small
Height 20-30 cm 8-12 inches
Spread 30-60 cm 12-23 inches
Foot Traffic Light
Growth Rate Fast
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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