Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to light shade
• Prefers full sun for best leaf color and shape

Bloom Time:

• Late spring to early summer
• Flower spikes can be removed to maintain a cleaner look

Size:

Height: 6 to 12 inches (foliage). Up to 18–24 inches with flower spikes.
Width: 12 to 24 inches wide (and can spread)

Attributes:

• Dense mat-forming habit, great for ground cover
• Silvery, fuzzy leaves add year-round texture
• Drought tolerant once established
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Low maintenance
• Can be used in borders, rock gardens, and xeriscaping
• May need division every few years to keep tidy

Companion:

• Salvia
• Catmint (Nepeta)
• Coneflower (Echinacea)
• Lavender
• Coreopsis
• Yarrow (Achillea)
• Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
• Artemisia
• Sedum
• Ornamental grasses (like Blue Fescue or Fountain Grass)