Yellow Archangel

Lamium Galeobdolon

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Overview

Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon) is a shade-tolerant perennial groundcover featuring bright yellow blooms and silvery variegated leaves. Flourishing up to a height of 12-24 inches, this hardy plant spreads 18-36 inches wide, providing excellent coverage in partly shaded areas. Ideal for U.S. hardiness zones 4-8, it's a low-maintenance option that is adept at crowding out weeds, adding a splash of color, and attracting pollinators to woodland gardens and shaded borders.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — Flourishing up to a height of 12-24 inches

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (137)

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — yellow blossoms atop its square stems; yellow flowers in the garden, image 125

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — scientifically called Lamium galeobdolon; spreading by both runners and self-seeding, image 121

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — From late spring to early summer; due caution should be taken, image 124

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — adding a pop of color to the green tapestry of the landscape.<br><br>This plant's growth habit is vigorous, image 126

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8; shade-loving perennial renowned for its vibrant foliage and, image 123

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — shade-loving perennial renowned for its vibrant foliage and distinctive flowers; ground cover / perennial, image 122

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — making it an ideal ground cover; its adaptability allows it to perform well in a range of soil types, image 128

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — enabling it to fill in bare spots efficiently, image 127

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — due caution should be taken; providing excellent coverage in partly shaded areas, image 129

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — as it can become invasive in certain conditions; yellow blossoms atop its square stems, image 130

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — and other shade perennials; thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8, image 133

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — Its adaptability allows it to perform well in a range of soil types; as it can become invasive in certain, image 134

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — Ensure the client is aware of its invasive potential; ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms, image 135

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — yellow flowers in the garden; scientifically called Lamium galeobdolon, image 136

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms; making it an ideal ground cover, image 137

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — spreading by both runners and self-seeding; yellow Archangel is superb when partnered with ferns, image 131

Yellow Archangel (Lamium Galeobdolon) — Yellow Archangel is superb when partnered with ferns; flourishing up to a height of 12-24 inches, image 132

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