Stachys byzantina (common names: Lambs' ears)
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Stachys byzantina (aka Lambs' ears)
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Reminders for this plant
Due 4 months ago:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Division'
To propagate, divide as soon as growth begins in spring.
Due in 7 months:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Divide'
To propagate, divide as soon as growth begins in spring.
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Comments on Stachys byzantina
9 Jul, 2008
This was just a tiny bit I brought from the last garden, but it really seems to like the soil here or something!
On photo - Lamb's Ears
Members' notes...
Six plants put in in August 2007 in various beds. Will hopefully provide groundcover and the pale leaves will complement other plants. In photo stachys below Carragena tree.
This plant fills a few empty spaces
also in my outdoor garden :)
Planted Vistabile fence border 06.01
Lambs' ears is a well-known , popular for its soft, fluffy foliage. Once established, plants are reasonably drought-tolerant, making this a good choice for a dry sunny border or gravel garden.
Plant Type:ground-covering perennial
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill Level: Beginner
Position:
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry, Sandy
Exposure: Full sun / partial shade
Flowers: June to September
not very conspicuous, being hidden among the felt
Height: 45cm
Spread: 60cm
Evergreen:
The leaves are often retained quite late into autumn or winter in mild areas, but the plant is not properly evergreen, and the foliage falls eventually to be replaced by a fresh crop in spring.
Time to divide plants: March to April
To propagate, divide as soon as growth begins in spring.
Looks good with:
Achillea 'Appleblossom'
Verbascum 'Gainsborough'
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6 May, 2008
Pretty pretty...........smiles
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