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Lamb's Ear

Botanical Name
Stachys byzantina
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
12 to 15 inches
Width
18 inches
Flowers
Summer: purplish-pink
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained (key)
Planting & Care
  • Divide in spring
  • Remove flowers to enhance foliage
Problems
Leaf diseases in hot and humid conditions
Varieties
  • Big Ears & Helen von Stein - larger leaves, few if any flowers

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