- Pink chablis
Botanical name: lamium maculatum
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 1.5 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring and summer
Hardy zone: zones 4-8
Flower color: pink/white
Foliage color: green/silver
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or damaged foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: annual flower garden, container plant
Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: deer resistant
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release granular fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: hostas, ferns, azaleas
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
