Pink Pewter Spotted Dead Nettle

‘Pink Pewter’ is a named form of spotted deadnettle, Lamium maculatum, grown for silver-gray leaves edged in narrow green margins and salmon-pink flowers. It forms a low, spreading mat, flowering most heavily from late spring into early summer with occasional flowers later in fall. [UW–Madison Extension](https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/spotted-deadnettle-lamium-maculatum/) documents ‘Pink Pewter’ among the cultivars and describes the species’ growing conditions and uses. ## Siting and landscape use Use it as ground cover beneath larger perennials or small trees, along edging, or as a trailing accent in containers. Part shade to shade and moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil suit it; silver-leaved forms maintain their color better with some light, and the plant also grows in sunnier sites where soil remains moist. In cold climates, foliage dies back; in mild locations, it can persist as semi-evergreen. ## Seasonal interest Blooming begins in late spring and can continue sporadically into fall. Trailing stems root where they touch soil, allowing the plant to fill gaps quickly; watch edges so it does not overrun small neighbors. ## Maintenance Trim or pull back wayward stems through the growing season. Divide or root basal-stem cuttings when you want to move established plants. Avoid waterlogged soil, where crown or stem rot can develop.