Lamiastrum galeobdolon Herman's Pride
Lamiastrum galeobdolon Herman's Pride

Dead Nettle

Lamiastrum 'Herman's Pride' is a fantastic plant for dry shade. It has attractive marbled silver leaves topped by small golden yellow flowers in summer. It is also useful as an appealing accent plant for baskets and window boxes.  It maintains a compact form and does not run. 

  • Height: 15-30 cm (6-12 in)
  • Spread: 30-35 cm (12-14 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-10
  • Sun or Shade: shade to part sun
  • Bloom Time: early summer
  • Leaf Colour: marbled silver and green
  • Bloom Colour: yellow

Growing and Maintenance Tips

'Herman's Pride' is easy to grow on a broad range of soil conditions. It prefers soil that has been enriched with compost and even moisture but will also thrive underplanted beneath trees and shrubs in shady dry locations.