Stachys byzantia or 'Lambs' Ears'

With the soft silver foliage that gives them their name Stachys byzantia syn. Stachys lanata or 'Lambs' Ears' are a great ground cover. Flowers are not the main feature, the texture of the foliage is what makes Stachys such a popular plant and are available for sale online from participating nurseries

Growing Conditions

Stachys or 'Lambs Ears' are an easy to grow garden plant. Regarded as drought tolerant once estalished they are a 'low care' plant. These plants do not like to be watered especially on the foliage, usually natural rainfall is enough. Try for a position with good air flow so that foliage dries out as quicklyas possible. Look for the dwarf form Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece' great as ground cover. Full sun and dry tolerant.