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Darling white flowers bloom over a layer of silvery-green variegated foliage, giving the White Nancy Dead Nettle a striking appearance. This plant, also known as Lamium maculatum, is an aggressive grower that is non-invasive. Delicate pure white flowers grow in clusters and bloom from late May through early June. The heart-shaped leaves have silvery-white centers and green margins with scalloped edges.
Use this lovely plant as a groundcover or a mass planting in a shady corner of a landscape. White Nancy Dead Nettle sends out stolons, or runners, and will quickly spread out, creating a mat-like cover. Include in a container so the spreading foliage can cascade over the side. This plant responds well to pruning, so cut it back if it oversteps its bounds or let it do its thing and fill in an area. Dead nettle is deer- and rabbit-resistant, making it a wonderful source of greenery even in areas with many foraging animals. Grow this plant as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 8.
White Nancy Dead Nettle Care
Plant in full shade for best results. This plant will require consistent water, especially for the first growing season, but let the soil mostly dry out before watering. Soil should be rich, moist, and well-draining.
Pruning is not generally necessary, but you can cut the plant back to keep it contained in a specific area. Deadhead the spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Fertilize in the fall to support continued growth in the spring.
White Nancy Dead Nettle Spacing
White Nancy Dead Nettle has a spreading tendency and will grow 6 to 8 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches. Space plants 12 to 24 inches apart to create a full mat of greenery.
White Nancy Dead Nettle Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade |
Mature Height: 6 - 8 Inches |
Mature Spread: 12 - 24 Inches |
Spacing: 12 - 24 Inches |
Habit: Spreading |
Flower Color(s): White |
Flower Description: Pure White |
Bloom Period: May to Early June |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
Foliage Description: Variegated |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
Attracts: Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Groundcovers, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators |
Brand: |
Common Name: White Nancy Dead Nettle |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: LAMIUM MACULATUM `WHITE NANCY` |
- SKU:
- 1231000930-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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