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