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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Lamium luteum
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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 snout
yellow deadnettle
Synonyms
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
Lamium luteum
see moreGaleobdolon luteum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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