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Ghost Lamium

Lamium maculatum 'Ghost'
$4499 $5999
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$100 $129.99 $44.99
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Plant Highlights

Ghost Lamium highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Lamium maculatum 'Ghost'
  • Growing Zones
    4-9
  • Mature Height
    10 - 14 inches
  • Mature Spread
    12 - 24 inches
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Shade, Partial Shade
  • Moisture
    Moderate
  • Soil
    Widely Adaptable
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Flower Color
    Purple
  • Fall Color
    Evergreen in Mild Climates
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    Early Spring
  • Bloom Period
    Late Spring, Summer

The silvery Ghost Lamium (Lamium maculatum 'Ghost'), also known as Spotted Deadnettle, is an evergreen perennial with outstanding ornamental foliage features! Each dainty leaf's silver hue stands out amid more commonly colored plantings, impossible to miss even amid tall, colorful plants.

The leaves have serrated edges and tiny veins that are highlighted with various shades of green with a silver sheen. The overall effect becomes a natural masterpiece in any setting! As if this weren't enough, Ghost Lamium produces a spring bloom of petite, butterfly-friendly purple blossoms that repeat throughout the summer. The effect of the tiny spots of lavender against the green-edged, silver leaves is breathtaking!

Your Ghost Lamium may be small in stature compared to other Lamium but retains a magnificent ornamental nature. Its foliage is the main attraction, with heart-shaped leaves as an adorable feature of this lush, evergreen perennial in mild winter climates, but are lovely herbaceous perennials in cooler climates throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9.

Planting and Application:

Plant a few where you'd like an impressive groundcover, or use them for a stand-out edging plant along borders, in Cottage gardens, and Moon Gardens. It's quite hardy and a wonderful choice when you need something fast-growing or in areas where it's a bit shady or dry. It's deer-resistant and even bunnies will pass it by.

It's a plant you can put in place and will quickly spread out. It can be left to grow naturally, or you can trim it back in winter for a neater appearance! There are very few perennials with the exquisite color and texture of Ghost Lamium!

Not only is it an incredibly beautiful groundcover, but is also terrific at choking back weeds wherever it's planted. Ghost Lamium has amazing color and texture, perfect for your yard, but also in a container planting on your patio, or as a spiller in shaded urns and planters.

  • Pretty Purple Flowering Spires
  • Shades of Green With Silver Overlay
  • Toothy Heart-Shaped Foliage
  • Re-Blooming Evergreen/Perennial
  • Great for Containers & Pollinators
  • Spreading Groundcover, Filler, Edging & Pretty Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Ghost Deadnettle is such an easy-to-grow herbaceous perennial! It tolerates dry shade better than most plants once it gets established. Plant in any well-drained soil with regular moisture access during its establishment period, but can handle itself once it is settled. It loves to spread but is easy to keep in bounds with a little bit of trimming. It likes to get a good hard mow-down in late winter, too. It comes back beautifully in the spring to thrill you all year. Prune and clean the mounds in the early spring before new growth emerges. Lamium is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and adaptable!

  • Partial Shade & Full Shade
  • Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
  • Moderate to Low Moisture Once Established
  • Deadhead For Rebloom & Prune Early Spring
  • Deer Resistant Perennials

If you're seeking a uniquely colorful groundcover and spiller that maintains some color even during the winter months, Ghost Lamium is the perennial for you this year!

Customer Reviews

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Doug
Fool proof plant

Ghost lamium are so tough and hardy. Mine have been through drought , cold, heat, and neglect and have thrived. Great plant.

Hi Doug,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Ghost Lamium! We’re delighted to hear how resilient and tough these plants have been for you, thriving through drought, cold, heat, and even a bit of neglect. Ghost Lamium truly is a wonderful choice for anyone looking for a hardy ground cover or shade plant that stands up to challenging conditions.

If you ever want to encourage even more growth or improve bloom color, lightly trimming in early spring can help rejuvenate the plant. Also, though they can tolerate a range of conditions, occasional watering during extended dry periods can support continued vigor.

Thanks again for your fantastic feedback—we’re so happy these plants are a strong and beautiful part of your garden!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Doug
Fool proof plant

Ghost lamium are so tough and hardy. Mine have been through drought , cold, heat, and neglect and have thrived. Great plant.

Hi Doug,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Ghost Lamium! We're delighted to hear how resilient and hardy your plants have been, thriving despite drought, cold, heat, and even neglect—that really speaks to the toughness of this variety. Plants that can handle a variety of conditions incredibly well are always impressive, and it sounds like your Ghost Lamium is a true champ in your garden.

If you’re ever looking to help them along even more, these tough spreaders do well with occasional deep watering during especially hot, dry spells and some light pruning in the spring to promote fresh growth. Should you want to explore companion plants that complement Ghost Lamium’s exceeded resilience, many gardeners pair them with hardy hostas or ferns for striking ground cover designs.

Thanks again for your wonderful feedback and happy gardening!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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Joe
Hardy

I left this plant outside all winter in a planter and it was so cold. They all greened up! So tough.

Hello Joe,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Ghost Lamium! We’re thrilled to hear that despite the cold winter conditions, your planter thrived and the plant greened up beautifully—what a wonderful testament to its hardiness. Ghost Lamium is indeed a resilient and charming groundcover, and your success story is inspiring for other gardeners considering tough plants for challenging climates.

If you ever want to enhance its growth even more, consider pairing it with organic mulch next winter to provide extra insulation, and make sure it’s well-watered going into colder months without letting it sit in soggy soil. Feel free to reach out if you'd like specific care tips or even plant recommendations for similar tough and versatile perennials.

Thanks again for your great feedback—happy gardening!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

J
Joe
Hardy

I left this plant outside all winter in a planter and it was so cold. They all greened up! So tough.

Hi Joe,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Ghost Lamium! We’re thrilled to hear how hardy and resilient your plant has been through the chilly winter months—that’s a true testament to its toughness and versatility. Leaving it outside in a planter is a great way to put it to the test, and it sounds like it didn’t disappoint.

If you like, as the weather warms up, you can give your Ghost Lamium occasional light feeds with a balanced fertilizer to encourage lush growth and keep those beautiful greens vibrant throughout the season. Also, it appreciates well-draining soil and some partial shade, but as you’ve seen, it handles cold and tough conditions impressively well.

Thanks again for your feedback—it’s always encouraging to hear how these plants perform in real gardens!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

G
Gerry
Perfect

We went on vacation and our neighbor forgot to water these plants. We thought they were dead. I watered them and I was amazed at how they recovered.

Hi Gerry,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Ghost Lamium! We’re thrilled to hear that despite the temporary dry spell while you were away, your plant bounced back so beautifully. Lamiums are remarkably resilient ground covers, and your story is a great reminder of their hardiness.

If you find yourself in a similar situation again, or want to pamper your plants a bit more, placing a layer of mulch can help retain moisture, especially when you might not be around to water regularly. Also, a slow soak rather than frequent misting can really encourage deeper root growth, assuring a healthy recovery in future situations.

We're so glad your Ghost Lamium is thriving again—thanks for trusting us with your plant journey!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

Ghost Lamium

Ghost Lamium

From $4499 $5999

Growing Zones

4-9

Mature Height

10 - 14 inches

Mature Spread

12 - 24 inches

Sun

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Foliage Color

N/A

Fall Color

Evergreen in Mild Climates

Flower Color

Purple
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