This small perennial has slender pubescent stems that form a low spreading clump habit. It has silvery-green soft textured oblong leaves that are covered in silky white hairs and the purple-pink tube-shaped flowers appear in an erect spike during summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Stachys byzantina is naturally found in Iran growing in moderately fertile well drained soils in an open to protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender and dislikes wet conditions.

Lambs Ear Is grown for its spreading habit and silvery foliage. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along a front borders or used in rockeries for foliage contrast. It establishes from division in 1-2 years and is moderately long lived. This plant may also be grown in large pots or tubs preferring a cooler environment with little humidity. ID 269

Stachys(STĂ-kis) byzantina(bi-zan-TEEN-a)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family