Lamium 'White Nancy'

White Nancy Spotted Dead Nettle | Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’ | Spotted Dead Nettle ‘White Nancy’ | Dead Nettle ‘White Nancy’

Lamium White Nancy, or Spotted Dead Nettle, is a low‑growing, shade‑loving perennial prized for its striking, heart-shaped silvery leaves delicately edged in dark green and its clusters of pure white, hooded blooms. This exceptional selection from the Lamium family is known for its trailing, mat‑forming habit, excellent tolerance of dry shade once established, and prolific flowering from late spring through early summer. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw bees and other pollinators, making it a standout choice for woodland gardens, shady borders, groundcover, and mixed containers. With its tidy form and reliable performance in low-light conditions, White Nancy offers beautiful texture and elegant contrast with minimal maintenance.

Growing White Nancy Spotted Dead Nettle

Light: Partial shade to full shade; thrives in dappled sunlight and requires protection from harsh, direct afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.

Soil: Moist, well‑drained soil; highly adaptable but performs best in organically rich soils and dislikes overly wet, poorly drained winter conditions.

Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then it becomes quite tolerant of dry shade, requiring supplemental watering only during extreme droughts.

Maintenance: Shearing the plant back lightly after its first major flush of flowers helps maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourages fresh silvery foliage.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to bumblebees and other early‑season pollinators; highly deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant.

Hardiness: Herbaceous perennial in USDA zones 3–9.

Shipping Info

White Nancy Spotted Dead Nettle plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.