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A hearty, creeping perennial in the mint family
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Plants can grow up to 0.5 metres tall
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Introduced from Europe and Western Asia
Yellow archangel
(Lamium galeobdolon)
Quick Identification
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Heat-shaped leaves are green and silver, hairy, and with round toothed edges
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Stems are square
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Flowers are light yellow, tubular, and grow in clusters
Impact
Competes with native plant species and provides poor forage and shelter to other local species. It is found in gardens, flowerbeds, and forests.
Management
Mowing can spread the problem. Hand pulling is also not a guarantee as the plant can regrow from root and stem fragments even if composted. Effective pesticides are available. The best management method is prevention. Be careful of contaminated soil and transplants from infested sites.
Flower
Pale yellow flowers grow in clusters in the stems. They have one larger, upper lip, and a smaller bottom lip.
Leaves & Stems
Stems are square with alternating leaves. The leaves are heart-shaped, green with silver markings, hairy, and round-toothed. Plants originate from a central root base but creep along the ground as stalons take root.
Roots
Roots are branching and break easily.
Reproduction & Dispersal
Plants reproduce by seed, through stalons and roots, and from root and stem fragments.
Seeds
A plant can produce 800 seeds each year.
Preferred Habitat
The plant is found in flowerbeds and gardens and invades open forest areas with part sun to full shade. It prefers damp soils.
Interesting Facts
This perennial can be found in many gardens and flower beds. Some garden centres still sell plants and seeds.
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