Lamb's Ears
Common Name: Lamb's Ears
Species Name: Stachys byzantina
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Examples of Lamb's Ears Stachys byzantina
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asia |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Center of the plant tends to rot in hot humid conditions |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 5-foot diameter, 3-foot height
- Leaves: Velvety gray
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Note | Wonderful spreading perennial used for its gray fuzzy foliage; often used in the front of a perennial border and in children’s gardens |