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Lamium maculatum Lemon Frost as a groundcover

Posted by paulsiu (My Page) on
Sun, Oct 9, 11 at 8:06

Anyone tried this as a groundcover? I was wondering if the performance would be same as the other color variety Silver Beacon?

Can Lamium be used in dry driveway strips in the darker shape if I amend the soil?

Paul


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RE: Lamium maculatum Lemon Frost as a groundcover

I haven't tried 'Lemon Frost', but have grown 'Aurea' which has the same chartreuse leaves. I've had good results with dividing it before planting in compost amended soil, then taking cuttings & planting those as well to fill in a bit more. Works best in our rainy season or I have to water every few days until they root.

Not as vigorous as the other lamiums, but still appreciates a haircut & then you can plant those, too!

Yes, tolerates dry soil just not when it's a cutting.


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