Garden Goods Direct Lamium
Best hardy ground cover for brightening shaded garden spaces.
A vigorous, shade-loving ground cover that brightens dark corners with striking silver-variegated foliage and deep purple blooms. It establishes quickly to suppress weeds and works beautifully as a spiller in containers.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant groundcover to brighten dark, shady corners
- Homeowners wanting long-lasting seasonal color with minimal deadheading effort
- Landscapers in rural areas dealing with frequent wildlife browsing
Who should skip it
- Small-space gardeners requiring precise control over plant boundaries
- Property owners with south-facing gardens lacking adequate tree canopy
- Growers with poorly draining soil or low-lying landscape spots
Performance breakdown
Shade adaptability
Thrives in difficult, low-light corners where other plants struggle to survive.
Weed suppression
Dense, mat-forming growth habit effectively crowds out unwanted invasive garden weeds.
Deer resistance
Foliage is generally unappealing to browsing deer, protecting your landscape investment.
Bloom duration
Consistent purple flowers provide visual interest from early spring through autumn.
Maintenance ease
Requires minimal intervention once established, making it ideal for low-effort gardening.
Container versatility
Trailing habit works beautifully as a spiller in mixed shade planters.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
6-8 inches
Mature Width
18-24 inches
Sunlight
Full shade to part shade
Water Requirements
Average
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
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