Lamb's Ear

Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina

Soft, fuzzy silver-gray leaves that form a low-growing mat. Excellent texture for borders.

Availability varies by supplier and season.

About This Product

Lamb's ear produces rosettes of velvety, silver-gray foliage that adds tactile interest to garden beds. In summer, tall spikes of tiny purple-pink flowers rise above the foliage. It works perfectly as a drought-tolerant ground cover along walkways.

Specifications

Common Name
Lamb's Ear
Botanical Name
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Plant Type
Perennial
Lifecycle
perennial
Foliage Type
evergreen
Mature Height
0.5 ft-1.5 ft ft
Mature Width
1 ft-1.5 ft ft
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Suitable for North Georgia
Yes
Sun Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Daily Sun Hours
4-6
Water Requirement
Low
Bloom Season
Late Spring to Early Summer
Flower Color
Purple
Deer Resistance
High

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