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Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'

Lamb's Ears (Big Ears)

  • Produces dense mat of silver-gray leaves
  • Foliage has an irresistible velvety feel
  • Occasional spikes of pink flowers on tall stems

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  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:4-8
  • Height:4-8 in
  • Spread:12-18 in
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
• Squirrel Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Dry Soil
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring Bloomer
• Summer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'

Stachys requires good well-drained soil. It is very drought tolerant. Take a rake for spring cleanup and rake up the unsightly foliage. Divide after a few years for thinning or if the centers become woody. Division is usually best in spring, but can be done in late summer.