Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

Helene Von Stein Lamb's Ears


Semi-evergreen Groundcover, Perennial

One of the best varieties of lamb's ears with large, fuzzy, and supremely touchable, gray foliage. This semi-evergreen, drought tolerant groundcover is easy to maintain and fun to grow; simply cut back the foliage in spring or whenever it's looking shabby, give it plenty of sun, and good drainage. It blooms only occasionally and many gardeners cut them away when they appear as they detract from the main attraction; its fabulous foliage. YOu may also found it sold as Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low

Description

Size: 6 - 12 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Fuzzy / Furry / Woolly, Indumentum

Features: Attractive Foliage, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Silver / Gray

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Beds and Borders, Edging, Groundcover, Hell Strip
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Rabbit Resistant, Reflected Heat, Tough / Fool-Proof
Wildlife: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Three Seasons of Interest
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

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