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Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear

Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

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Overview

The Helene von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein') is a robust, low-maintenance perennial. Recognized for its large, velvety, silver-gray leaves, it offers a lush ground cover, reaching up to 12 inches in height and spreading 18-24 inches wide. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is perfect for adding texture contrast in borders or sensory gardens. USDA Zones 4-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — The Helene von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein') is a robust
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — low-maintenance perennialHelene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — it offers a lush ground coverHelene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — reaching up to 12 inches in height and spreading 18-24 inches wideHelene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — scientifically termed Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — is a distinctive perennial herb known for its extraordinary fuzzyHelene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — Offering a hardy and low-maintenance addition to any landscape design+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — The Helene von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein') is a robust
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — low-maintenance perennial
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — it offers a lush ground cover
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — reaching up to 12 inches in height and spreading 18-24 inches wide
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — scientifically termed Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — is a distinctive perennial herb known for its extraordinary fuzzy
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — Offering a hardy and low-maintenance addition to any landscape design
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — this cultivar is prized for its larger-than-average leaves
Helene Von Stein Big Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina 'Helene Von Stein') — which measure up to 4-5 inches long

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