Shell Pink Spotted Dead Nettle

Lamium maculatum 'Shell Pink'


Shell Pink Spotted Dead Nettle has masses of beautiful spikes of shell pink flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive oval leaves remain forest green in color with prominent silver stripes throughout the season.

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Landscape Qualities

Shell Pink Spotted Dead Nettle is a dense herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

Ornamental Qualities

Shell Pink Spotted Dead Nettle has masses of beautiful spikes of shell pink flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive oval leaves remain forest green in color with prominent silver stripes throughout the season.

Planting and Growing

and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Shell Pink Spotted Dead Nettle will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate

as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant

Plant Facts

Prefers partial shade to shade

Deer Resistant

Keep moisture level dry to wet

Mature Size 8"Hx24"W

Flowers are shell pink

Flowers from mid spring to early fall

Attracts butterflies

Zone 2a

Likes average to moist soil