Lamium orvala
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Balm-leaved archangel
- Plant type
- Herb
- Growth habit
- Groundcover
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Division
- Native range
- Wooded areas of Europe
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Lamium orvala is
Lamium orvala is a hardy herb that forms a persistent groundcover. You will notice its height, which reaches further off the ground than many of its relatives.
The leaves have a distinct, puckered texture that catches the eye. You might enjoy how it fills space in a cool, quiet corner of your garden.
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People and Lamium orvala
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-1800s
Historical presence
People living in the wooded regions of Europe have long known this herb as a plant of the forest floor.
- 19th century
Entry to gardens
Gardeners began to recognize the plant for its ability to thrive in partial shade. It transitioned from a wild woodland inhabitant into cultivated shade collections.
- Modern day
Current use
You likely use it today to create a green carpet under trees. It remains a reliable choice for maintaining ground coverage with minimal fuss.
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Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Lamium orvala?
Lamium orvala is a species in the Lamium genus. Commonly known as Balm-leaved archangel, a herb, and with a groundcover growth habit. Native to Wooded areas of Europe.
How do you care for Lamium orvala?
Reference care guidance for Lamium orvala: partial shade light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
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