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Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'
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DeadnettlePerennialFamily: Lamiaceae
- Height: 15cmSpread: 60cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Pink
Purple
Foliage colour:
Silver
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Position in Border:
Front
Shade Type:
Dry
Soil
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Lamiums, commonly known as deadnettles, are an interesting group of plants that superficially resemble stinging nettles. In fact, they don't have any stinging ability and their resemblance to stinging nettles is to deter herbivores from eating them. Species can be annuals or perennials, with many valued for their ground cover abilities, pollinator-friendly flowers and preference of shady areas.
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is a shade-loving perennial, highly valued for its drought tolerance and ability to form a bright carpet of silver foliage, with rich pink blooms in spring and summer. It's especially useful for growing beneath trees and shrubs.
For best results grow Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. If growing in dry shade, give it plenty of water while it establishes.
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Lamium ‘Beacon silver’ and wildlife
Lamium ‘Beacon silver’ 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 ‘Beacon silver’ poisonous?
Lamium ‘Beacon silver’ 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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