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Lambs Ear, Lamb's Ears
Stachys Byzantina

Velvet-textured leaves. Seldom flowers. Spreads by stem rooting and can be invasive. Rots easily-well drained soil is essential. Cut back in spring. Does best with some protection from afternoon sun in low desert. Synonym: Stachys olympica.

  • Plant type: Perennial, Groundcover
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun
  • Height range: 0–1 Feet
  • Width range: 1–2 Feet
  • Canopy value: 3 ft²
  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Purple, Pink
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • General foliage color: Grey, Green
  • Design style: Child/Pet Friendly, Pool Friendly, Patio Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: -30 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Loam, Well Drained
  • Native location: Middle East (byzantina refers to Byzantine Empire)
  • PH preference: Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a

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