Water
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Also known as Bee Nettle · Blind Nettle · Deadnettle
White deadnettle (Lamium album) is a herbaceous perennial plant with whorls of small, white, hooded flowers. It's a vigorous groundcover for shady areas.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled sunlight or partial shade. Can tolerate full sun in cooler climates if kept moist.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Reduce in winter.
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures; thrives in cool to moderate conditions.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding; a light feed in spring is usually enough.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Prune back after the first flush of flowers to encourage a tidier plant and potentially a second bloom. Deadheading spent flowers can also improve appearance. Cut back leggy stems to maintain a compact form.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in moist soil or a well-draining potting mix. Division of established clumps in spring or autumn is also an effective method.
White deadnettle is a vigorous spreader and typically does not require frequent repotting. If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years in spring to refresh the soil and manage its spread.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage.
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Where White Deadnettle (Lamium album) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Lamium |
| Species | Lamium album |
Similar in genus Lamium
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