Lamium Chequers

LAMA Spotted Dead Nettle
$12.95
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Dense Ground Cover
Chequers Spotted Dead Nettle features beautiful spikes of deep mauve-pink flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to early fall. Most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive oval leaves remain forest green in color with prominent silver stripes throughout the season. Our plant spacing recommendations are based on how quickly groundcovers will spread in their first season of growth.

Minus icon Plant Type Perennials, Groundcovers

Minus icon Height Short 6-10"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 16" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Minus icon Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Full Shade

Minus icon Growing Zones 3-9

Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay

Minus icon Water Needs Medium

Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Bluestone Classics

You can't go wrong with the classics! These tried and true varieties are our staff's top picks for gardeners looking for low maintenance plants that will dazzle in the border.

Special Features

  • Deer Resistant
  • Long-Blooming
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Dry Shade Tolerant
  • Groundcovers
  • Shade Tolerant

Botanical Name

Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'

Lamium General Information

Lamium are a perfect groundcover to brighten a partly sunny to shady spot. A great performer. Attractive foliage. Avoid dry soil with full sun. Best selections for the coldest areas. Easily grown in most well-draining garden soils. Once established they can tolerate somewhat drier conditions.

Lamium Plant Care

Vigorous grower but non invasive. Shear back to 4 to 6" if it gets leggy or cut back to new leaves at base of plant in midsummer. Can be divided as needed in spring or fall. Will self seed but seedlings may not grow true to parent.

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Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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