Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'

Lamb's Ears or Big Ears


Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Soft, furry leaves
  • Biggest leaved stachys
  • Tall spikes of purple flowers
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in full sun Can tolerate light shade Must have well drained soil Drought tolerant

Height: 4-8 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Container
  • Great Foliage
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Edging
  • Border or Bed

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Squirrel Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Gray

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Spring Bloomer
  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil
  • Average Water