Yellow archangel (Lamium galeobdolon)
Care, watering, light and tips for Yellow archangel on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Yellow archangel
Lamium galeobdolon, commonly known as Yellow Dead-nettle, is a low-growing perennial valued for its variegated foliage and spiky yellow flowers. It's an excellent choice as a groundcover in shady or semi-shady areas, bringing brightness and texture to the garden or in hanging baskets. Its creeping nature makes it ideal for borders or for covering areas where other plants struggle to thrive.
Native range
Europe and Western Asia
Care tips
It prefers partial to full shade, avoiding direct sun which can scorch its leaves. Keep the substrate consistently moist but well-drained, especially during dry periods. Use a substrate rich in organic matter and ensure optimal drainage to prevent waterlogging. A common mistake is planting it in full sun, which causes the leaves to discolor and the plant to weaken.
How to save a dying Yellow archangel
- Warning signs
- Wilting, yellowing, or brown-spotted leaves. Stunted growth.
- First aid
- Move to partial shade, water if soil is dry. Check drainage, avoid waterlogging.
- What kills it
- Excessive direct sun and dry soil. Also prolonged root waterlogging.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. It's quite resilient and can recover with proper care.