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Common Names: Y

yam, Chinese
Dioscorea batatas
yam, wild
Dioscorea villosa
yellow archangel
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
yellow jessamine, Carolina
Gelsemium sempervirens
yellow jessamine, Carolina
Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita'
yellow trumpet honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton'

Previous: W

Catalog as of August 06, 2008

Lamiastrum

(Labiatae - mint family)
One species of herb native from western Europe to Iran.

galeobdolon peren • ht 12-18" • zones 4-8

yellow archangel


new, ground cover, sun - shade, moist - wet
Europe to Asia

Excellent aggressive groundcover with silver variegated leaves. In the spring, attractive whorls of yellow flowers appear, but the strength of this plant in the variegation of the deep green leaves highlighted by silver makings. Trailing stems take root where they touch the ground, forming low carpets. Forms a dense carpet that can climb over obstructions to cover large areas under trees and even into deep shade. Tolerates wide range of soil, water and shade conditions. Can be used in hanging baskets. Considered invasive in OR.

cat # 6F8A
$6.95 each / 3+, $6.50 ea