Lamb's Ear
Stachys Byzantina
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
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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