Stachys Species, Betony, Lamb's Ear
Stachysspathulata

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Stachys (STAK-iss)
Species: spathulata (spath-yoo-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Stachys karasmontana

Synonym:Stachys minima

Synonym:Stachys pachycalymna

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By simple layering

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds