White Nancy Lamium
Best groundcover for shaded garden areas.
White Nancy Lamium is a hardy perennial groundcover that thrives in shady to partly sunny locations. Its vigorous growth creates a dense carpet of striking silvery-white leaves, accented by green edges, making it ideal for brightening garden beds or cascading from containers. From spring to early summer, it produces clusters of charming, pure white flowers that beautifully contrast with the foliage. This plant is a perfect choice for white-themed gardens and is also noted for its resistance to deer, disease, heat, humidity, and insects, making it a low-maintenance addition to any landscape.
$69.97
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Category Rank
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#833 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+153%
Above average
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
38
/ a-b
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking to brighten dim, under-tree, or north-facing garden beds
- Busy homeowners desiring beautiful, low-maintenance groundcover for challenging areas
- Landscapers needing fast, effective ground coverage for large or empty garden spaces
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with small beds or those preferring contained, non-spreading plants
- Enthusiasts planning sunny garden beds or those with limited shade
- Gardeners who prefer zero-pruning plants or desire consistently dense foliage
Performance breakdown
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering plants struggle to survive.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and common insects without requiring chemical interventions.
Groundcover Density
Rapidly forms a thick, weed-suppressing mat of striking silvery foliage.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that demands minimal pruning or specialized care.
Environmental Versatility
Handles heat and humidity well across a wide range of zones.
Visual Impact
Brightens dark garden corners with high-contrast, luminous white-edged leaves.
Key Specs
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
3a-8b
Plant Type
Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Groundcover
Height at Maturity
6 inches
Width at Maturity
18 inches or more
Spacing
15 inches apart
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Color
White
Flowering Period
Spring to Early Summer
Features
- Vigorous silvery-white foliage carpet
- Clusters of pure white flowers in spring/summer
- Hardy perennial groundcover
- Tolerates shade and part shade conditions
- Low maintenance requirements
- Resistant to deer and common pests
- Suitable for containers and garden beds
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of White Nancy Lamium from Wilson Bros Gardens. Many highlight the plants arriving healthy and well packaged, establishing quickly with minimal effort. Its robust nature and ability to thrive in shaded areas, even dry shade, are frequently celebrated. Gardeners appreciate its beautiful silver foliage and reliable groundcover performance, making it an an effortless addition to various landscapes. The plant's low maintenance requirements and consistent growth contribute to a highly satisfying gardening experience.
Know before you buy
Yes, it thrives in full shade to part shade conditions. It performs best in areas with morning sun and afternoon shade or consistent filtered light.
For a dense, carpet-like effect, space your plants 15 inches apart. Because it is a fast grower, this spacing allows the foliage to knit together quickly.
Yes, White Nancy Lamium is noted for its resistance to deer, as well as common insects and diseases. It is a reliable choice for landscapes where wildlife pressure is a concern.
Absolutely. Its trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for containers, where it can cascade over the edges to showcase its silvery-white foliage.
It is classified as an evergreen to semi-evergreen groundcover. Depending on your specific climate and the severity of the winter, the foliage may persist or die back and return in the spring.
It is quite adaptable and grows well in clay, loam, sand, or silt, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It prefers a soil pH between 5.5 and 7.5.
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