Shade Gardening: 'Orchid Frost' Lamium?, 2 by nutsaboutnature

nutsaboutnature wrote:
I purchased 2 types of variegated Lamium a few years ago from Bluestone Perennials - 'Silver Beacon' and 'Purple Dragon'. The 'Silver Beacon' died and was replaced by Bluestone, but it died the second time too. The 'Purple Dragon' thrived and, now in it's 3rd year, is spreading like crazy.

It's extremely attractive with its silver, white and green leaves and violet-purple blooms, but I'll probably have to remove it eventually and try it in an area where I don't care if it spreads as it's starting to crowd some other plants. Since I've never tried to remove it before I can't say how difficult it will be, but I do have mixed feelings as I love the look and it brightens the area, even when it's not blooming.

1) Lamium 'Purple Dragon' showing leaf & bloom colors.

2) This pic is just to give an idea how it has surrounded some plants.