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Lamb's-ear

Stachys byzantina

Lamiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Stachys byzantina, known as Lamb's-ear, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers full sun and low water conditions. It grows to a height of 0.2–0.4 meters and blooms with purple flowers from June to August. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 4–8 and prefers loamy soil. It is evergreen and fragrant.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.2–0.5 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

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