Lamium 'Ghost' (also known as Ghost Deadnettle or Ghost Spotted Deadnettle) is a stunning shade-loving perennial ground cover with silvery-white foliage that seems to glow in shady areas. It features silver leaves with a narrow green edge and produces soft pink to lavender flowers in spring through early summer. Grows best in part sun and evenly moist well drained acidic soils. Drought resistant.
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Origins: |
Europe, North Africa, and West Asia |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases, but watch for snails and aphids. Leaf blight and leaf spot can be an occasional issue. Crown rot may occur in poorly drained soils. Summer foliage decline may happen in hot and humid summer climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens,, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lenten Rose, Foam Flower, Foxglove
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