Annuals – 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