(Stachys Byzantina ‘Lamb's Ear’)
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Lamb's Ear is a mat-forming perennial flower native to the Middle East but can be commonly found growing in disturbed meadows and prairies in scattered locations throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-16” and features velvety silver leaves, 10-16” spikes, and small bright purple flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer and rabbits, tolerates drought, is both edible and medicinal, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
- Non-GMO
- Garden Flower
- Open Pollinated
- Groundcover
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General Information
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Stachys
Species: byzantina
Variety: Lamb's Ear
Also Known As: Lamb’s Tails, Lamb’s Tongue, Woolly Betony, and Woolly Woundwort.
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Perennial
Blooms: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Also is deer resistant and not too popular with rabbits.
Containers?: Yes.
Height: 12-16”
Spacing: 16”
Sow Depth: On soil surface.
Produces: velvety silver leaves, 10-16” spikes, and small bright purple flowers.
USDA Grow Zone: 4a-8b
Genus: Stachys
Species: byzantina
Variety: Lamb's Ear
Also Known As: Lamb’s Tails, Lamb’s Tongue, Woolly Betony, and Woolly Woundwort.
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Perennial
Blooms: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Also is deer resistant and not too popular with rabbits.
Containers?: Yes.
Height: 12-16”
Spacing: 16”
Sow Depth: On soil surface.
Produces: velvety silver leaves, 10-16” spikes, and small bright purple flowers.
USDA Grow Zone: 4a-8b