Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon)

Yellow Archangel
Scientific Name: Lamiastrum galeobdolon (L.) Ehrend. & Polatschek
Synonym: Lamium galeobdolon, Galeobdolon luteum
Family: Lamiaceae

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Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Herman's Pride' at the Huntington (HBR 64018) Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 1-24, 32-43
USDA: 5 to 8

Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade
Origin: Europe
Growth Habits: Semi-evergreen perennial, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm) by 18 inches wide (45 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water, well drained, moist soil
Propagation: Crown division or rooted stem cuttings

"Lamiastrum" is botanical Latin for "resembling Lamium".
There are 2 varieties commonly encountered":
- 'Herman's Pride' has a more upright growth habit.
- 'Variegatum' is used as a ground cover

Blooming Habits:
The Yellow Archangel has unimportant yellow flowers in the spring, and occasionally in the summer or fall.

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