Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'
Lamb's Ears
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Soft, furry, green leaves with silver sheen
- Tall spikes of purple flowers
- Cumping, ground-cover habit
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil, dry to medium moisture and full sun. Light afternoon shade can be beneficial in hot summer climates. Generally drought tolerant once established, avoid overwatering. Plants spread by creeping stems and can be aggressive in rich soil. Plants can be divided when necessary.
Height: 18 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Vigorous
- Edging
- Garden
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Squirrel Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Stachys
Common Name: Lamb's Ear
Dense rosettes of wooly, silvery-green, oblong leaves. Erect flowering stems contain tiny pink or purple flowers, blooming in summer. Some gardeners prefer to remove the flowering stems to prolong the attractive foliage. Great for borders, rock gardens and as a small area groundcover.