Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Yellow archangel, Lamium galeobdolon, is a vigorous perennial native to Europe and western parts of Asia. In the UK it can be found carpeting woodland floors and amongst hedgerows, the golden-yellow flowers coming into bloom as the bluebells come to an end.

Spreading by means of underground rhizomes, it can soon form dense colonies that are great for providing ground cover in shade. Pollinating bees are attracted to the flowers, too.

For best results, grow Lamium galeobdolon for ground cover in partial shade as part of a woodland or wild garden in moist, well-drained soil.

Plant calendar

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Lamium and wildlife

Lamium is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Lamium poisonous?

Lamium can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract Livestock
Livestock
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract People
People
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