Lamb’s Ear
Stachys byzantina
Perennials
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Stachys byzantina Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Stachys byzantina |
| Common Name: | lamb’s ear |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, groundcovers, beds & borders used primarily for the effective foliage |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | rounded, spreading |
| Height: | 1 foot |
| Spread: | 1 - 3 feet |
| Foliage: | white leaves and stems with a velvety texture |
| Flower: | purple or pink flowers in spikes, but less important than the foliage |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade |
| Water: | low water requirement drought-tolerant low tolerance for humidity |
| Soil: | well-drained adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 5 - 8 |
| Native Range: | Turkey |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | remove flowers, as they detract from the foliage promote good airflow to keep leaves dry propagation by division or stem cuttings |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to root rot, crown rot, and leaf spots |
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