Perennial – Lamb’s Ear

Lamb’s Ear 

Botanical name: stachys byzantina 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10

Foliage color: green/silver 

Flower color: pink/purple

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: prune as needed throughout the spring, summer, and fall months

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: borders, edging, groundcover, container plant 

Special features: cold-hardy, deer resistant, attracts pollinators, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top half of the soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release liquid fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: lavender, salvia, coneflower, ornamental grasses

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no