Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ear)

Botanical Name

Stachys byzantina

Common Names

• Lamb's Ear
• Woolly Lamb's Ear
• Woolly Hedge Nettle
• Silver Lamb's Ear

Product Description

Add soft texture and silvery beauty to your garden with Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ear. This hardy evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial is admired for its velvety, silver-grey foliage that resembles the soft texture of a lamb's ear. Its unique foliage provides year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, pathways, and water-wise landscapes.

During late spring and summer, Lamb's Ear produces attractive spikes of small pink to purple flowers that rise above the foliage, attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. Drought tolerant once established and easy to maintain, it is an ideal addition to residential gardens, commercial landscapes, and decorative containers.

Features & Benefits

• Soft, velvety silver-grey foliage with a unique texture.
• Excellent drought tolerance once established.
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow.
• Produces attractive flower spikes that attract pollinators.
• Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and water-wise landscapes.
• Provides year-round colour and texture.
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Applications

Perfect for:

• Home gardens
• Garden borders
• Rock gardens
• Water-wise gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Decorative pots and planters
• Landscaping projects
• Indoor and outdoor decorative displays

Specifications

• Plant Name: Lamb's Ear
• Botanical Name: Stachys byzantina
• Plant Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading
• Mature Height: 20–40 cm (up to 60 cm when flowering)
• Mature Spread: 30–60 cm
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Foliage: Soft, velvety silver-grey leaves
• Flower Colour: Pink to purple
• Flowering Season: Late spring to summer
• Suitable for: Indoor and outdoor use