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Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Lamium (LAY-mee-um) (Info)
Species: maculatum (mak-yuh-LAH-tum) (Info)
Cultivar: Pink Pewter

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Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Variegated
Silver/Gray

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

5 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	gabe9198	On Apr 22, 2005, gabe9198 from Houston, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I had little growth or spread at first, but I cut it back about 40% in mid March, and it responded well. I can't say for sure yet, but so far it's not invasive, and it adds a lot of color and texture to my deep shade garden.
Neutral	KDePetrillo	On Apr 15, 2004, KDePetrillo from North Scituate, RI (Zone 6a) wrote: A very pretty plant, but can be invasive -- especially in good soil. If the plant spreads too much, though, it's fairly easy to remove.
Neutral	cornpurge	On Apr 14, 2004, cornpurge from Sugar Land, TX wrote: Did not have good luck with this plant in Houston.
Positive	violabird	On Apr 2, 2003, violabird from Barnesville, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: I think this plant is underused, I love it. In window boxes, dry shade, Georgia heat, and my favorite, during the winter--it just glows. In my garden it starts taking off in Feb. starts blooming in March and keeps blooming till frost. Best part, it spreads so readily I plant very few impatients!
Positive	gramoz	On Aug 14, 2002, gramoz from Mountain Home, AR wrote: Wonderful plant. Grows well in full sun also.
Positive	Weezingreens	On Aug 11, 2002, Weezingreens from Seward, AK (Zone 3b) wrote: As with all the lamiums, Pink Pewter with it's silvery foliage is a nice addition to the shadier areas. The bright pink flowers are an added asset.
Positive	Terry	On May 3, 2002, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: Nice color, really helps lighten up dark corners. Vigorous grower, but easy to keep in check with a little care. Flowers are plentiful and are a nice complement to the foliage.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Martinez, California
San Leandro, California
Barnesville, Georgia
Waukegan, Illinois
Inwood, Iowa
Marquette, Michigan
Lake George, Minnesota
Ithaca, New York
Selden, New York
Wilson, North Carolina
Columbus, Ohio
North Augusta, South Carolina
Salt Lake City, Utah
New Richmond, Wisconsin

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