Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’ | Beacon Silver Spotted Deadnettle
DESCRIPTION
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is a ground-covering perennial known for its distinctive silver leaves with dark green edges, creating a beautiful contrast that brightens shaded areas of the garden. The foliage has a shimmering, metallic quality that adds texture and interest even when the plant is not in bloom. From late spring through summer, 'Beacon Silver' produces clusters of small, tubular pink or purple flowers, which complement the silvery foliage and attract pollinators such as bees.
Originating in Europe, 'Beacon Silver' has become popular for its ability to thrive in low-light areas, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or underplanting around trees and shrubs. Its creeping habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, providing both ornamental value and practicalbuse in filling in bare spots or controlling erosion in difficult planting areas.
DESCRIPTION
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is a ground-covering perennial known for its distinctive silver leaves with dark green edges, creating a beautiful contrast that brightens shaded areas of the garden. The foliage has a shimmering, metallic quality that adds texture and interest even when the plant is not in bloom. From late spring through summer, 'Beacon Silver' produces clusters of small, tubular pink or purple flowers, which complement the silvery foliage and attract pollinators such as bees.
Originating in Europe, 'Beacon Silver' has become popular for its ability to thrive in low-light areas, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or underplanting around trees and shrubs. Its creeping habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, providing both ornamental value and practicalbuse in filling in bare spots or controlling erosion in difficult planting areas.
DESCRIPTION
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is a ground-covering perennial known for its distinctive silver leaves with dark green edges, creating a beautiful contrast that brightens shaded areas of the garden. The foliage has a shimmering, metallic quality that adds texture and interest even when the plant is not in bloom. From late spring through summer, 'Beacon Silver' produces clusters of small, tubular pink or purple flowers, which complement the silvery foliage and attract pollinators such as bees.
Originating in Europe, 'Beacon Silver' has become popular for its ability to thrive in low-light areas, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or underplanting around trees and shrubs. Its creeping habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, providing both ornamental value and practicalbuse in filling in bare spots or controlling erosion in difficult planting areas.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 6 to 8 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches, spreads as a groundcover
Foliage color: Silvery-white with green edges
Flower color: Pink to purple
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer, with sporadic blooming throughout the season
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; trim to control spread and deadhead to encourage more blooms
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen at the Oregon Garden.
