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Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway' (creeping lamium) bears showy and striped faded fuchsia flowers during mid-spring to early autumn. This herbaceous perennial is mat forming and has variegated and striped medium green and pale yellow foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, hanging basket, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway' tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.