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Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina

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Overview

Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a perennial groundcover with soft, velvety leaves, resembling the texture of a lamb’s ear. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. This low-maintenance plant reaches 6-12 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches, featuring silvery-green foliage and purplish-pink flowers in early summer. Ideal for borders and sensory gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 4–4Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Temperate
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — this herbaceous plant is a member of the mint family and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — featuring silvery-green foliage and purplish-pink flowers in early summerLamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — it sends up flower spikes that can reach up to 24 inches in heightLamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soilLamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — creating a dense mat of silvery-green leavesLamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — Each leaf is notably oblong with a plush texture reminiscent of a lamb's ear, inspiring its common nameLamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — commonly known as Lamb's Ear+25

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
4–4

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — this herbaceous plant is a member of the mint family and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — featuring silvery-green foliage and purplish-pink flowers in early summer
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — it sends up flower spikes that can reach up to 24 inches in height
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — creating a dense mat of silvery-green leaves
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — Each leaf is notably oblong with a plush texture reminiscent of a lamb's ear, inspiring its common name
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — commonly known as Lamb's Ear
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) is a durable and low-maintenance perennial
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — This low-maintenance plant reaches 6-12 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — velvety foliage that adds a unique texture to any garden setting
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — resembling the texture of a lamb‚Äôs ear
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina) — Ideal for borders and sensory gardens
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