Cosmopolitan spotted dead nettle
Lamium maculatum 'Cosmopolitan'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 6 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Creeping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cosmopolitan' spotted dead nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Cosmopolitan') is a perennial for ground cover, shade gardens, and borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to moist, loamy soil. It creeps, grows fast, and tolerates drought, with light pink blooms in spring and summer. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Sagae hosta, Canadian white violet, and Autumn crocus.