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Stachys byzantina

Lamb's Ear

The low, spreading, woolly, gray leaves form a dense carpet for edging or as a ground cover. Trimming will help keep a compact shape.

  • »  AKA Stachys lanata, Stachys olympica
  • »  Foliage perennial, ideal for edging or a ground cover
  • »  Mat-forming, grayish-silver, felted foliage
  • »  Insignificant, purplish-pink flowers
  • »  Semi-evergreen in milder winters
  • »  Bloom Time: Early summer
  • »  Flower Height: 45 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 25 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:20-25 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Stachys byzantina

Leaf shape and texture are reminiscent of a "lamb's ear", hence the common name.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Stachys byzantina

Grows best in a dry to average, or moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant once established, especially when shade is provided in the hot, afternoon sun. Susceptible to leaf dieback in hot, humid summers, remove these infected leaves as needed. Flowers form in early summer and often hinder the overall appearance. If preferred, prune back as the flowers develop to maintain a compact, tidy habit.