Lamium Species
Lamiumgarganicum

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lamium (LAY-mee-um)
Species: garganicum (gar-GAN-ee-kum)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting