Lamium galeobdolon
yellow archangel
A European native wildflower, a deciduous perennial to 60cm tall, bearing toothed mid-green leaves in pairs on square stems. Yellow flowers are borne in whorls in the leaf axils in early summer. Like other deadnettles, flowers are lipped and hooded
Other common names
weasel's snoutyellow deadnettle
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Lamium can be annuals or, more usually, perennials, with coarsely toothed ovate leaves and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming a short spike
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, W Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
In the wild it grows along hedgerows, in grassy banks or in woodland and coppice, so is best suited as groundcover in a wild or woodland garden situation. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
Cut back at the end of the season or to tidy up straggly plants
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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