Showy icy-purple flower clusters blanket the shimmering silver foliage edged in emerald green. This dazzling duo of flowers and foliage forms a lush groundcover that will tolerate dry shade once established. Divides easily for an economical way to cover a large expanse over time.
Lamium Lami™ Dark Purple is a stunning filler for container plantings. An eye-catching perennial groundcover even when not in bloom. Our plant spacing recommendations are based on how quickly these plants will spread in their first season of growth.
Details
Type: - Perennials, Groundcovers
Height: - Short 6"
Spacing: - Plant 10" apart
Bloom Time: - Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Sun-Shade: - Mostly Sunny to Full Shade
Zones: - 3-8 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: - Normal, Clay
Flower: - Purple
Accent: - Purple
Patent: - ™
Pot Size: - 3.5" square x 4" deep
Features to Note
For a Slope or Bank
Deer Resistant
Dry Shade Tolerant
Groundcovers
Long-Blooming
Rabbit Resistant
Shade Tolerant
Lamium General Information
Lamium are a perfect groundcover to brighten a partly sunny to shady spot. A great performer. Attractive foliage. Avoid dry soil with full sun. Best selections for the coldest areas. Easily grown in most well-draining garden soils. Once established they can tolerate somewhat drier conditions. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.
Lamium Plant Care
Vigorous grower but non invasive. Shear back to 4 to 6" if it gets leggy or cut back to new leaves at base of plant in midsummer. Can be divided as needed in spring or fall. Will self seed but seedlings may not grow true to parent.