Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

A showy and tough ground cover plant, Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' has delicate silvery-green leaves and whorls of vivid magenta flowers in late spring and early summer. Although this will grow well in sun, it is most spectacular when planted in light dappled or partial shade, where the leaves are nearly luminous.

• Position: Full sun, light, dappled or partial shade.
• Soil: Moist or well drained soil. Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' will tolerate dry shade.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - July.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is a clump forming perennial.
  • Height: 15 - 20 cm (1/2 ft)
  • Spread: 45 - 60 cm (1 1/2 - 2 ft)