Flower

Balm-leaved Archangel

Lamium orvala

Refined deadnettle — pink hooded flowers above big quilted leaves.

Sun

Partial sun

Water

Moderate

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

pollinatorshadeperennial

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks seed for this shade-tolerant ground cover suited to London's damp woodland gardens.

Crocus

Offers pots in sizes ideal for containing this vigorous spreader in London borders.

Amazon UK

Supplies hand tools useful for managing and dividing established archangel patches efficiently.