Lamium, Spotted Dead Nettle 'Pink Pewter'

Lamiummaculatum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lamium (LAY-mee-um)
Species
maculatum (mak-yuh-LAH-tum)
Synonym
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Silver/Gray
Medium Green
Variegated
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Sobrante, California

Los Angeles, California

Magalia, California

Martinez, California

San Leandro, California

Sonoma, California

Durango, Colorado

Cos Cob, Connecticut

Stamford, Connecticut

Barnesville, Georgia

Careywood, Idaho

Cary, Illinois

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Geneva, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Portland, Indiana

Inwood, Iowa

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Shelby, Iowa

Sioux City, Iowa

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts

Lake George, Minnesota

West Yellowstone, Montana

Ithaca, New York

Selden, New York

Wilson, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

Middlefield, Ohio

La Pine, Oregon

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Salt Lake City, Utah

South Pomfret, Vermont

Roanoke, Virginia

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Bow, Washington

Edison, Washington

Union, Washington

New Richmond, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

10
positives
5
neutrals
0
negative
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Mount Vernon, WA | October 2018 | neutral

I debated giving this a negative. In my western Washington state home this plant thrived----too well. In a woodland situation it is gre...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | neutral

A great perennial for shade in New England. I've never known it to be weedy or invasive in any sense, nor is it a noxious weed in any US ...Read More

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Magalia, CA | November 2013 | positive

This wonderful plant shines in my garden. It is just stunning. I love the contrast and interest it provides in the ground and in containe...Read More

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Fairfield County, CT (Zone 6b) | April 2012 | positive

I've been growing this variety for years. I like it a lot and I'm growing it in several locations: in a container that has been left outs...Read More

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Sonoma, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2011 | positive

Not nearly as invasive as the yellow lamium, Galeobdolon luteum.
I love it in containers as a compliment to contrasting foliage, o...Read More

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Brookings, OR (Zone 9b) | July 2011 | positive

I have this plant in dry shade under a large fir tree and it does well there. Also under-planted a purple smoke bush in a large planter w...Read More

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La Pine, OR | July 2011 | positive

I live in a wildlife travel corridor; this means that I regularly but involuntarily feed white tail deer and all kinds of rabbits.
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Newfield, NY | July 2011 | neutral

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Houston, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

I had little growth or spread at first, but I cut it back about 40% in mid March, and it responded well. I can't say for sure yet, but s...Read More

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North Scituate, RI (Zone 6a) | April 2004 | neutral

A very pretty plant, but can be invasive -- especially in good soil. If the plant spreads too much, though, it's fairly easy to remove.

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Sugar Land, TX | April 2004 | neutral

Did not have good luck with this plant in Houston.

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Barnesville, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2003 | positive

I think this plant is underused, I love it. In window boxes, dry shade, Georgia heat, and my favorite, during the winter--it just glows. ...Read More

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Mountain Home, AR | August 2002 | positive

Wonderful plant. Grows well in full sun also.

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2002 | positive

As with all the lamiums, Pink Pewter with it's silvery foliage is a nice addition to the shadier areas. The bright pink flowers are an added asset.

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | May 2002 | positive

Nice color, really helps lighten up dark corners. Vigorous grower, but easy to keep in check with a little care. Flowers are plentiful ...Read More

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