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Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'

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 8 - 20 cm (3 - 8 in)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' (creeping lamium) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during late spring to mid summer. The showy matte foliage is variegated, pale yellow and faded green in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' (creeping lamium) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' (creeping lamium) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.