Twining Snapdragon

(Lamium flexuosum)

Twining Snapdragon (Lamium flexuosum)

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Summary

Lamium flexuosum, commonly known as Twining Snapdragon, Wandering Lamium, or Creeping Lamium, is a perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grassy slopes, stream banks, and disturbed areas across Southern Europe and North Africa. It typically grows at a moderate rate to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters), forming a mat-like ground cover. The plant is characterized by its square stems and opposite leaf arrangement, with leaves that are heart-shaped and have a toothed margin. Twining Snapdragon produces tubular flowers that are white or pink and notably showy, blooming profusely in the spring and continuing into summer.

This plant is valued for its ornamental flowers and its ability to cover ground quickly, making it useful for underplanting in borders, as a ground cover, or in containers where its trailing habit can be appreciated. It is also used for erosion control on slopes. Twining Snapdragon is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils, provided they have medium drainage. It prefers full sun to part shade and requires medium amounts of water, making it relatively easy to maintain. While it is not known for major disease problems, it can become invasive outside its native range, so gardeners should be cautious and check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-2 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White, Pink
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grassy slopes, stream banks, and disturbed areas across Southern Europe and North Africa

Other Names

Common Names: Wandering Lamium, Creeping Lamium

Scientific Names: , Lamium flexuosum,

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