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Stachys byzantina Helen Von Stein
Helen Von Stein Lambs Ears
- » Soft silver leaves
- » Leaves are woolly and velvety to the touch
- » Strong clumping habit
- » Makes for a great groundcover
- » Purplish-pink spikes of bloom
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:8-12 in
- Spread:18-24 in
- Bloom Color: White Shades
Also called 'Big Ears' thanks to the huge leaves, twice the size of its little cousin. Woolly and velvety, silvery-white in color, the foliage has a strong clumping habit and makes for a great groundcover. More heat- and humidity-tolerant than the species. Sparingly produces blooms of purplish pink spikes.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Stachys byzantina Helen Von Stein
Performs best in well-drained, low-fertility soil in full sun to partial shade. More heat- and humidity-tolerant than the species. Remove flowers to enhance the effect of foliage. It requires ample moisture and good drainage. Remove old foliage in early spring. Divide every 3-4 years.