Lamium 'Orchid Frost' P#11122

Spotted Deadnettle

Lamium maculatum ‘Orchid Frost’ (Spotted Dead Nettle)

A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial groundcover, Lamium maculatum ‘Orchid Frost’ is valued for its bright silver foliage with narrow green margins, creating a luminous effect in shaded gardens. In mid to late spring, it produces soft orchid-pink to lavender flowers that hover just above the foliage. The foliage remains the primary ornamental feature, providing long-lasting contrast and ground coverage.

Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Mature Size: 1–2′ W (spreading) × 0.5–1′ H
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Form: Low, spreading, mat-forming

Light: Part shade to full shade (tolerates some morning sun)
Soil: Well-drained, average to rich soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some dry shade once established

Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
Bloom Length: Moderate; typically 3–5 weeks

Wildlife: Bees, deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Groundcover, shade gardens, woodland plantings, borders, edging, containers, underplanting shrubs

Care:
Easy to grow and low maintenance. Shear back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance. Can spread readily—trim as needed to control. Avoid overly wet soils.

Plant type

Groundcover, Perennial

Height

6"-8"

Width

1-2'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Violet

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Average, Rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Low Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No