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'.
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Low
Size: 6 - 12 tall x 18 - 24 wide
Shape / Form:
Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Medium
Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
Silver / Gray
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Groundcover, Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Rabbit Resistant, Reflected Heat, Tough / Fool-Proof
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest:
Three Seasons of Interest
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
5,
6,
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
6,
7,
8
Focus:
Saving Water,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
5,
6,
7,
8,
4,
9
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
5,
6,
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Curb Appeal,
Small Space,
Year-round Interest,
Privacy and Screening,
Efficient Use of Space
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Curb Appeal
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
6,
7,
8
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Small Space
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Saving Water,
Color Theme
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Curb Appeal,
Small Space,
Year-round Interest,
Privacy and Screening,
Efficient Use of Space
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Saving Water,
Hellstrip / Parking Strip,
Color Theme
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun,
Full Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
7,
8