Stachys bizantina (lamb’s ear)
Family: Lamiaceae
Hardy perennial
Light Preference: Sun to light shade
Moisture Preference: Well drained soil
Height: 50cm
Growth Habit: Low rosettes form ground cover with tall narrow flower stems
Flowering season: Spring
Planting Use: Cottage garden, rock garden, cut flower (foliage and flowers)
Description: Stachys is a lovely ground cover plant that has soft downy silver grey leaves. In late spring it produces tall fuzzy flower spikes with pale pink/purple flowers. It likes a sunny position with well drained soil and tolerates poorer soils. Definitely benefits from division and rejuvenation after a handful of years. Removing the flower spikes early can encourage better foliage growth, especially when getting established.
Notes on cutting: Adds lovely texture and silver colour to arrangements and flowers at a valuable time of year between spring flowers and summer flowers. Pick in the cool of the day and if to be used out of water at any time make sure stems are mature. Flower stems can be picked and dried, or look lovely as winter interest if left in the garden.
Supplied in 1L recycled plastic pots
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