Other Common Names: Big Ears, 'Helen Von Stein'
General Information
Excellent perennial cultivar. Grows in clumps and provides a nice textural change among green plants. Nice border or ground cover
Plant Care
Space 15-24 inches apart. Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. Well drained soil. Tolerates heat and humidity. Neutral pH soil. Blooms can be pruned to keep plant neat and tidy. Transplants can be started at any season. Mature plants can be divided.
Pests and Diseases
- Susceptible to leaf rot with high humidity or excessive water.
Warnings
- None
Characteristics
Hardiness Zones:4-8
Heat Tolerance:High
Mature Height:6”-1'
Mature Width:1-2'
Flowers:Rare, typically snipped off
Bloom Time:Summer
Leaves:Wooly, gray-green foliage
Sources / Additional Information
- Missouri Botanical Garden: Stachys byzantina
- TAMU, Aggie Horticulture: Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)
- Texas SmartScape: Lamb’s Ear