Get ready to be charmed by the Stachys Byzantina, a plant so soft and fuzzy, it's also known as the Lamb's Ear. This delightful plant is a favorite among garden enthusiasts and children alike, thanks to its unique texture and playful names.
Stachys byzantina
Partial To Full Sun
Can handle a mix of direct and bright light throughout the day.
Low Water Needs
Thrives in dry conditions and is drought-resistant. Ideal for low-maintenance indoor settings, such as office plants, or for outdoor water-conserving landscapes.
Highly Adaptable to All Soil Types
Thrives in clay, sand, shallow rocky, and silt loam soils, showing exceptional adaptability to various soil textures. Tolerates dry conditions. Requires good soil drainage.
Highly Adaptable Soil pH
Suitable for all pH environments, from acidic (pH < 6.5) through neutral (pH 6.5-7.5) to alkaline (pH > 7.5).
Safe For Humans
No known toxic effects or skin irritation risks.
Safe for All Animals
No known safety risks to pets or livestock.
85%
Adaptability Score
100%
Safety Score
About Stachys byzantina
The Lamb's Ear plant is a carpeting plant that stands about 1-1.5 feet tall and spreads to a similar width. Its leaves are the star of the show, with a slate to emerald color and a wonderfully soft, woolly texture that has to be felt to be believed. In peak season, the plant produces odoriferous flowers in shades of fuchsia and lilac, adding a pop of color to your garden.
Did you know that the Lamb's Ear plant is a magnet for fluttering butterflies? Plant one in your garden and enjoy your very own live butterfly show!
Also known as
Lamb'S-Ear
Lamb'S-Ears
Lamb'S-Lugs
Lamb'S-Tails
Lamb'S-Tongue
Woolly Betony
Woolly Hedge-Nettle
Woolly Hedgenettle
Woolly Stachys
Our design recommendations
The Lamb's Ear plant is incredibly versatile in garden design. Use it as a focal point in your garden, or plant it in groups for a lush, carpet-like effect. Its soft texture and unique leaf color make it a great choice for boundary plantings, adding a touch of whimsy to your garden. The Lamb's Ear plant is a great choice for tub plantings, untamed spaces, play areas, and garden aisles. It's a hardy plant that can thrive in a variety of locations.