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Lambs' Ears [V]

Genus: Stachys.

Species: Stachys byzantina.

Planted 06.01 Vistabile fence border

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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Reminders for this plant

Due about 16 years ago:

Division

To propagate, divide as soon as growth begins in spring.

Due about 15 years ago:

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To propagate, divide as soon as growth begins in spring.

Due about 14 years ago:

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To propagate, divide as soon as growth begins in spring.

Due about 13 years ago:

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divide as soon as growth begins in spring.

Due about 12 years ago:

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divide as soon as growth begins in spring.

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divide as soon as growth begins in spring.

Due about 11 years ago:

Divide

divide as soon as growth begins in spring