Stachys byzantina

 

An excellent plant for the front of the sunny border or at the base of steps with really soft low growing silvery foliage and vertical flower spikes with tiny purple flowers along the stem. Grown for the foliage.

Common Name:  Lamb's-Ears

Family:  Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  4-8"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  grey foliage

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Foliage Colour:  Silver

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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