Lamb's Ear

Lamiaceae · Stachys byzantina

Native to: Armenia, Iran and Turkey

Also known as: Woolly Betony, Lambs Tongue, Donkeys Ears, Woolly Hedgenettle, Woundwort

Characteristics

Frost Hardy Perennial

Thick grey-green oval shaped leaves which are covered with dense white hairs resembling fur. Leaves are very soft to touch and appear silver in colour. Flower spikes are erect to 45cm tall and flower with small deep rose coloured flowers in crowns.

Height: 25 cm Width: 40 cm

The basics

Position: Full sun, Light shade
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates poor soil

Position

Sowing Seeds

Width: 50 cm

Germination

21 to 35 days at 18 to 22°C
Maturity 160 days

Propagation

Self-seeds.

Divide every 2-4 years.

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