Yellow Archangel

Lamiastrum galeobdolon

Yellow bell shaped flowers, opposite leaves with silver or white pattern on top; spreads by seeds and runners.

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Canals Ditches Gardens Lakes Little Habitats Ponds Residential yards Riparian areas Waterways
ODA Listing	B
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist Well drained
Suggested Actions	Use BMPs to control on private property
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	9-15"
Distribution	Found in much of western Oregon
Control	Hand pull or dig. Repeat annually until no plants are found.
Disposal Methods	Seal and bag and dispose of in trash.
Reproduction and Spread	Spreads vegetatively across the landscape at a rate of 3' per year.
Introduced	Introduced from eastern Eruope to US, probably in the 1980s.
Look Alikes	Creeping Charlie
Impact	When it escapes from residential plantings, it becomes invasive, forming dense patches. Yellow archangel outcompetes native plant species and provides poor food and shelter for native wildlife.
More Info	https://www.oregon.gov/oda/shared/Documents/Publications/Weeds/YellowArchangelProfile.pdf