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Stachys Species, Downy Woundwort, Lamb's Ear

Stachysgermanica

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Stachys (STAK-iss)

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Species

germanica (jer-MAN-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Stachys alba

Stachys argentea

Stachys biennis

Stachys castellana

Stachys cinerea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Succulent

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Stachys Species, Downy Woundwort, Lamb's Ear

Stachysgermanica

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