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Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' (creeping lamium) yields faded fuchsia blossoms during mid spring to early autumn. This plant has evergreen foliage that is deep green and light grey in colour.
Typical Uses Container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Lamium maculatum 'Chequers' (creeping lamium) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.