Yellow Archangel

Lamiastrum galeobdolon

 

CONTAIN

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Other Scientific Names: Lamium galeobdolon

Other Common Names: Herman’s Pride, Deadnettle, False Lamium

Origin: Europe

Growth Form/Reproduction:  Commonly spread  to natural areas is through dumped hanging baskets or garden waste.   

Legal Status: None.

Impacts:
Economic:
Ecological:By forming a dense blanket of leaves, it out-shades practically every other plant on the forest floor.
Human: ornamental vine for hanging baskets but once Lamiastrum gains a foothold outside of a hanging basket arrangement, it is very difficult to keep under control. Beautiful as it is, this trailing creeper has the tendency to sneak over backyard fences and invade our natural area. By forming a dense blanket of leaves, it out-shades practically every other plant on the forest floor.

Habitat: Shade loving species which can grow under a dense canopy cover as well as open areas. 

Status and Distribution:

Management Strategy: The best way to control this speciesis to prevent its escape from gardens and garden waste.  Once lamium is established, the most effective way to control it is to remove it by hand, and to replant the area with native shrubs. Bag the plants and take to the nearest landfill for disposal, Do Not compost.  Controlled areas should be re-assessed for the first few years following the initial control. 

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