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Products > Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegata'   Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegata' - False Lamium Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) Origin: Eurasia Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Spring Height: 1 foot Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegata' (False Lamium) - An evergreen to semi-evergreen groundcover perennial that grows to almost a foot tall by 1-2 feet wide. The crenate margined, ovate leaves have a silvery-white variegation that blends diffusely into the green veins. The soft yellow blooms appear in April and May. Plant in part sun to full shade and for optimum performance give regular irrigation in rich well-drained soil. This plant can tolerate less optimum situations and still perform well including being tolerant of heat, dry soils, and alkalinity. False Lamium (or Yellow Archangel as it is also known) is a pretty versatile semi-evergreen groundcover for dry shade or as a trailing accent plant in a container. In colder climates, the foliage emerges in March and grows rapidly through spring and dies back gradually during winter. In mild climates, this plant often remains evergreen and some consider its rampant growth and ability to root at each node somewhat bothersome. Others note that it is easy to remove and that an annual mid-winter haircut with a weed whip or mower keeps the planting tidy and in check. We don't have good information on how this plant will perform in southern California gardens but we think it should do well as long as it is given shade and occasional irrigation.  Information displayed on this page about  Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegata' is based on the research conducted about it in our library and from reliable online resources. We also note those observations we have made of this plant as it grows in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how crops have performed in our nursery field. We will incorporate comments we receive from others, and welcome to hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.