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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym
Stachys byzantina large-leaved
lamb's ear 'Big Ears'
A mat-forming herbaceous perennial grown for its soft, white-hairy green leaves to 25cm in length, and small purple flowers in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Grey Silver | Purple | Green Grey Silver | |
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Stachys can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with paired leaves which are sometimes unpleasantly aromatic, and erect spikes or racemes of whorled, 2-lipped flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division or remove rooted sections in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove flowers to prolong the life of the plant
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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