Variegated Archangel

Lamium galeobdolon ‘Variegatum’, commonly known as Variegated Archangel, will form a glowing, silver carpet on the toughest sites. This spreading groundcover has silver variegated leaves that stay evergreen in warmer climates. It sends up whorls of bright, two-lipped yellow flowers in spring. This groundcover looks delicate but is tough as nails and can smother out weeds in no time.   Variegated Archangel spreads by creeping stems that root wherever its nodes touch the ground. It can spread aggressively under optimal growing conditions. This groundcover is useful in erosion control, weed suppression, and dry shade. It quickly fills in areas under large trees, where many other plants fail, and can brighten shady corners in need of a makeover. Use it in a moon garden to sparkle at night among other silvery plants. Variegated Archangel CareThis perennial grows best in part shade to full shade. It adapts easily to different soil types, including clay and sand, and tolerates heat and short periods of drought. It prefers rich, moist soil, but will spread less rapidly in poor, dry soil. Water Variegated Archangel regularly during the growing season to help it look its best. Apply a generous layer of organic compost around the root zone to slow evaporation of moisture.Trim back spent foliage in early spring before new growth emerges. The foliage will remain evergreen in Southern zones.Variegated Archangel SpacingTo form a solid mat, space individual plants approximately 18 inches apart on center and stagger the planting rows.If growing in a container, select a weather-resistant pot with large holes for drainage and a diameter of at least 16 inches. Variegated Archangel InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3 – 8Plant Type: PerennialsLight Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 – 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 12 – 18 InchesMature Spread: 18 – 24 InchesSpacing: 18 – 24 InchesHabit: MoundedFlower Color(s): YellowFlower Description: Bloom Period: Foliage Type: VariegatedFoliage Color(s): Green, SilverFoliage Description: VariegatedSeasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer FloweringWatering: AverageResists: Deer, RabbitTolerates: DroughtAttracts: ButterfliesContainer Role: Uses: Borders, Containers, Erosion Control, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife GardensFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Low MaintenanceBrand: Common Name: Variegated ArchangelOther Name(s): Scientific Name: LAMIASTRUM GALEOBDOLON `VARIEGATUM`