Orchid Frost Lamium
Bright Silver Foliage for Shaded Garden Beds
Orchid Frost Lamium is a low-growing perennial groundcover grown for its bright silver foliage, green-edged leaves, and colorful orchid-pink flowers. Also known as Orchid Frost Spotted Deadnettle, this shade-loving groundcover brings light, contrast, and texture to areas where darker green plants can disappear.
The silver-toned leaves are the main feature for most of the season. They help brighten shaded borders, under-tree plantings, woodland edges, and foundation beds. Use Orchid Frost where you want a soft living carpet that provides color even when the plant is not blooming.
Orchid-Pink Flowers in Spring and Beyond
In spring, Orchid Frost Lamium produces orchid-pink flowers above the foliage, adding cheerful color to part-shade and full-shade gardens. The flowers have a small snapdragon-like look and can appear intermittently beyond the main spring bloom period when growing conditions are favorable.
The flower color pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, hellebores, heuchera, brunnera, bleeding heart, astilbe, and spring bulbs. In mixed shade plantings, Orchid Frost adds both foliage contrast and a soft floral layer near the front of the bed.
A Low Groundcover for Shade, Edging, and Containers
Orchid Frost Lamium stays low and spreads outward, making it useful as a groundcover, border edging, pathway softener, container spiller, or filler between larger shade perennials. Its spreading habit helps cover bare soil and reduce weed pressure in shaded areas.
This plant is especially useful under shrubs, beneath small ornamental trees, along shaded walkways, and in containers where silver foliage can spill gently over the edge. It is best for ornamental coverage rather than heavy foot traffic.
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, and Low Maintenance
Orchid Frost Lamium is generally considered deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant, making it a practical choice for gardens where browsing pressure is a concern. While no plant is completely deer-proof, Lamium is often less attractive than softer, more tender shade perennials.
Once established, it is easy to maintain. Trim it back as needed to control spread, refresh tired foliage, or keep the edges neat. This makes Orchid Frost a good choice for gardeners who want shade coverage without constant upkeep.
Easy Care in Part Shade to Full Shade
Plant Orchid Frost Lamium in part shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry shade once established, but it looks best with consistent moisture and good drainage. Avoid wet, compacted, or poorly drained soil, especially in winter.
Water regularly after planting until roots establish. Fertilizer is rarely needed in average garden soil. If plants become thin, leggy, or tired-looking after bloom, shear lightly to encourage fresh foliage and a denser mat.
Bright Silver Foliage for Shaded Garden Beds
Orchid Frost Lamium is a low-growing perennial groundcover grown for its bright silver foliage, green-edged leaves, and colorful orchid-pink flowers. Also known as Orchid Frost Spotted Deadnettle, this shade-loving groundcover brings light, contrast, and texture to areas where darker green plants can disappear.
The silver-toned leaves are the main feature for most of the season. They help brighten shaded borders, under-tree plantings, woodland edges, and foundation beds. Use Orchid Frost where you want a soft living carpet that provides color even when the plant is not blooming.
Orchid-Pink Flowers in Spring and Beyond
In spring, Orchid Frost Lamium produces orchid-pink flowers above the foliage, adding cheerful color to part-shade and full-shade gardens. The flowers have a small snapdragon-like look and can appear intermittently beyond the main spring bloom period when growing conditions are favorable.
The flower color pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, hellebores, heuchera, brunnera, bleeding heart, astilbe, and spring bulbs. In mixed shade plantings, Orchid Frost adds both foliage contrast and a soft floral layer near the front of the bed.
A Low Groundcover for Shade, Edging, and Containers
Orchid Frost Lamium stays low and spreads outward, making it useful as a groundcover, border edging, pathway softener, container spiller, or filler between larger shade perennials. Its spreading habit helps cover bare soil and reduce weed pressure in shaded areas.
This plant is especially useful under shrubs, beneath small ornamental trees, along shaded walkways, and in containers where silver foliage can spill gently over the edge. It is best for ornamental coverage rather than heavy foot traffic.
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, and Low Maintenance
Orchid Frost Lamium is generally considered deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant, making it a practical choice for gardens where browsing pressure is a concern. While no plant is completely deer-proof, Lamium is often less attractive than softer, more tender shade perennials.
Once established, it is easy to maintain. Trim it back as needed to control spread, refresh tired foliage, or keep the edges neat. This makes Orchid Frost a good choice for gardeners who want shade coverage without constant upkeep.
Easy Care in Part Shade to Full Shade
Plant Orchid Frost Lamium in part shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry shade once established, but it looks best with consistent moisture and good drainage. Avoid wet, compacted, or poorly drained soil, especially in winter.
Water regularly after planting until roots establish. Fertilizer is rarely needed in average garden soil. If plants become thin, leggy, or tired-looking after bloom, shear lightly to encourage fresh foliage and a denser mat.
Description
Bright Silver Foliage for Shaded Garden Beds
Orchid Frost Lamium is a low-growing perennial groundcover grown for its bright silver foliage, green-edged leaves, and colorful orchid-pink flowers. Also known as Orchid Frost Spotted Deadnettle, this shade-loving groundcover brings light, contrast, and texture to areas where darker green plants can disappear.
The silver-toned leaves are the main feature for most of the season. They help brighten shaded borders, under-tree plantings, woodland edges, and foundation beds. Use Orchid Frost where you want a soft living carpet that provides color even when the plant is not blooming.
Orchid-Pink Flowers in Spring and Beyond
In spring, Orchid Frost Lamium produces orchid-pink flowers above the foliage, adding cheerful color to part-shade and full-shade gardens. The flowers have a small snapdragon-like look and can appear intermittently beyond the main spring bloom period when growing conditions are favorable.
The flower color pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, hellebores, heuchera, brunnera, bleeding heart, astilbe, and spring bulbs. In mixed shade plantings, Orchid Frost adds both foliage contrast and a soft floral layer near the front of the bed.
A Low Groundcover for Shade, Edging, and Containers
Orchid Frost Lamium stays low and spreads outward, making it useful as a groundcover, border edging, pathway softener, container spiller, or filler between larger shade perennials. Its spreading habit helps cover bare soil and reduce weed pressure in shaded areas.
This plant is especially useful under shrubs, beneath small ornamental trees, along shaded walkways, and in containers where silver foliage can spill gently over the edge. It is best for ornamental coverage rather than heavy foot traffic.
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, and Low Maintenance
Orchid Frost Lamium is generally considered deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant, making it a practical choice for gardens where browsing pressure is a concern. While no plant is completely deer-proof, Lamium is often less attractive than softer, more tender shade perennials.
Once established, it is easy to maintain. Trim it back as needed to control spread, refresh tired foliage, or keep the edges neat. This makes Orchid Frost a good choice for gardeners who want shade coverage without constant upkeep.
Easy Care in Part Shade to Full Shade
Plant Orchid Frost Lamium in part shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry shade once established, but it looks best with consistent moisture and good drainage. Avoid wet, compacted, or poorly drained soil, especially in winter.
Water regularly after planting until roots establish. Fertilizer is rarely needed in average garden soil. If plants become thin, leggy, or tired-looking after bloom, shear lightly to encourage fresh foliage and a denser mat.
