Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'
Lamb's Ears or Big Ears
- Produces dense mat of silver-gray leaves
- Foliage has an irresistible velvety feel
- Occasional spikes of pink flowers on tall stems
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
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.
Height: 4-8 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-8
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