White Nancy Spotted Dead Nettle

White Nancy is a spreading spotted deadnettle with silvery leaves edged in dark green and clusters of white flowers. Published dimensions differ: the RHS gives about 20 cm tall and a 0.5–1 m spread, while Ball Seed lists 6 inches tall by 36–48 inches wide and USDA zones 3a–9b. ## Garden use Use this low, mat-forming perennial to brighten a shady border, cover soil beneath taller plants, or cascade over a low edge. The [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/90876/lamium-maculatum-white-nancy/details) describes its silver leaves, white flowers, shade exposure, and moist, well-drained soil. [Ball Seed’s plant information](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=036800863005932) lists a spreading habit and white blooms; [Hortech’s plant page](https://hortech.com/plant/lamium-maculatum-white-nancy/) reports flowering in May through July with another flush in fall. As with spotted deadnettle generally, spreading stems may root where they touch soil and need room beside smaller plants; [Wisconsin Extension](https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/spotted-deadnettle-lamium-maculatum/) describes trimming wayward growth. ## Maintenance Keep the soil moist but well drained while the planting establishes. Water in prolonged dry weather, and cut back after flowering or redirect stems that extend beyond their allotted space.