CF Lamium maculatum Ghost
Best shade-loving groundcover for gardeners managing deer-prone landscapes.
This groundcover turns dark, neglected corners into luminous silver highlights that persist from spring through autumn. While it demands a shady spot to truly thrive, the trade-off is a low-maintenance, deer-proof carpet that keeps pollinators busy without requiring constant attention.
$6.99
at
Cornell Farm
Who it's for
- Gardeners needing to brighten dark, shaded corners
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance weed suppression
- Landscapers looking for reliable erosion control solutions
Who should skip it
- Gardeners maintaining delicate, slow-growing plant collections
- Residents living in regions with intense summer heat
- Minimalists seeking a plant that stays tidy year-round
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering plants struggle to survive.
Foliage Impact
High-contrast silver leaves provide year-round visual interest in dim garden corners.
Deer Resistance
Reliably avoids browsing damage in areas with high local wildlife populations.
Bloom Duration
Consistent magenta-purple flowers offer color from early spring through late autumn.
Ground Coverage
Spreads steadily to suppress weeds and create a dense, uniform carpet.
Pollinator Appeal
Active nectar production makes this a magnet for local butterfly populations.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lamium maculatum
Cultivar
Ghost
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Spread
24 inches
Hardiness Zones
USDA 3-8
Sun Exposure
Part shade, Full shade
Flower Color
Magenta-purple
Life Cycle
Perennial
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Groundcover
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