Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'

Dead Nettle


Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' - Spotted Deadnettle from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Rose colored, hooded flower clusters
  • Blooms mid spring to early fall
  • Variegated, heart-shaped leaves
  • Excellent ground cover for dry shade
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
Salt Tolerant

Low-growing, groundcover perennial. Oval, slightly pointed, green leaves, sometimes with silver overlay. Small clusters of red-purple, white or pink flowers bloom late spring to early summer. Plants will grow vigorously as a groundcover in good conditions but are not considered too aggressive. 



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Great foliage to brighten up a shady spot Prefers part - full shade and average - rich, well drained soil Easily adapts to dry, shady area Shear back to 4-6" if plant becomes lanky


Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 6-10 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 2-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Vigorous
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Edging
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Ground Cover
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Partial Sun
  • Full Shade

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover
  • Trailing
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green
  • Variegated
  • Silver

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Dry Soil


Genus Overview: Lamium

Common Name: Dead Nettle

Low-growing, groundcover perennial. Oval, slightly pointed, green leaves, sometimes with silver overlay. Small clusters of red-purple, white or pink flowers bloom late spring to early summer. Plants will grow vigorously as a groundcover in good conditions but are not considered too aggressive.