Lamium orvale 'Silva', Dead Nettle ground cover well-draining cool soil is the

well-draining cool soil is the order of the day for Primulas

It is much admired in the garden for its broad cushion form

To protect delicate Epipactis foliage

Very tolerant of poor or clay soil and drought tolerant once established

wide open trumpet flowers blare beautifully above strappy evergreen foliage

Lamium orvale 'Silva', Dead Nettle ground cover well-draining cool soil is theFor a bit of fleeting beauty, 'Silva' has a subtle but so effective silver strip down the mid rib of the leaf in youth. Hooded and tongued, mauve and purple flower clusters bloom in spring on substantial and sturdy 16 inch clumps. Minimum temperature: 10 F