Stachys, Lamb's Ear 'Silky Fleece'

Stachysbyzantina

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Stachys (STAK-iss)
Species
byzantina (biz-an-TEE-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Redwood City, California

Soquel, California

Attleboro, Massachusetts

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Belton, Texas

Orchards, Washington

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Belmont, CA (Zone 10a) | March 2008 | positive

This is a great new cultivar of Stachys byzantina - it is very small with petite silver leaves - the exact opposite of 'Helen von Stein'!...Read More

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