Stachys byzantina - Lamb's Ear

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Lamb's ear
Scientific name: Stachys byzantina
Color: Pale pink-mauve flowers, velvety soft silver-gray foliage
Mature height: 0.30–0.60 m
Mature width: 0.45–0.60 m
Habit: Spreading and ground-covering, flowers in flexible, graceful spikes
Flowering period: June to August
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Very low, extremely drought tolerant
Soil type: Well-drained, prefers light and poor soils
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 10
Drought tolerance: Exceptional, ideal for xeriscaping and borders
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Maintenance

Stachys byzantina is an extremely hardy and easy-to-care-for plant, perfect for gardeners looking for attractive ground cover with minimal effort. Keep the silver foliage all year round for its remarkable ornamental impact.

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact, dense shape. Water very little once established, as the plant thrives in dry conditions.

Divide every three to four years in spring to rejuvenate clumps and ensure vigorous, uniform coverage.