Stachys Species, Dwarf Lamb's Ears

Stachysthirkei

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Stachys (STAK-iss)
Synonym
Stachys janiana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Alpine, New York

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Alpine, NY | March 2010 | positive

A lovely small lamb's ear. Very slow growing and well behaved - not a thug like its bigger cousins. Inflorescence is to about 12 inches a...Read More

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