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Lamium album

Lamium album is a perennial herbaceous plant native primarily to Europe and Asia, possessing the following characteristics:

Growth Characteristics
- Environmental Requirements: Lamium album thrives in partial shade and prefers soil with moderate moisture. It exhibits optimal growth in well-drained conditions.
- Size: It typically grows to 30–60 cm in height and tends to form colonies.
- Leaves and Flowers: The leaves are oval-shaped with serrated edges, and the flowers are white or bright pink, blooming in the summer.

Propagation Methods
- Seeds: It can be propagated by sowing seeds directly in spring or autumn. Since germination rates are not high, it is recommended to sow multiple seeds.
- Division: It can be easily propagated by cutting off the root portion and planting it in a new location.
- Cuttings: Propagation is possible through cuttings made from stem sections.

Cultivation Methods
- Soil Preparation: Prepare well-draining soil by mixing in organic fertilizer. - Planting: It is best to plant at intervals of about 30 cm.
- Watering: Water thoroughly initially, and then water when the soil dries out.
- Fertilization: It is recommended to apply organic fertilizer in spring and autumn.

Uses in the Garden
- Ground Cover: Due to its fast-growing characteristics, it is suitable as a ground cover plant.
- Border Plant: It is good to plant along the garden borders.
- Ornamental: It is also used for decoration due to its beautiful flowers.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Fungal Diseases: These can occur when the soil is excessively wet; it is important to ensure good drainage and provide sufficient spacing to ensure good ventilation.
- Aphids: If they appear, they can be controlled using soapy water.
- Snails and Carnivorous Insects: They can be removed by hand or by using organic insecticides.

Solanum nigrum is a relatively easy plant to care for and can grow healthily if provided with the right environment.

Plant Family	Lamiaceae
Height	50cm
Colors	white
Bloom Period	May~June
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-20°C

Clown's beard Cuspidatum
Lamium cuspidatum

Lamium Maculatum 'White Nancy'
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'