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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Caucasus (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Magenta |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Stachys lanata] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Stachys byzantina (Lamb's-Ears) - A low-growing groundcover that forms a dense carpet of white-woolly pointed leaves spreading to 4 to 5 feet wide. Whorls of purplish-pink flowers appear in summer on 1 to 2 foot tall spike with a few reduced leaves. Plant in sun or part shade with little to occasional irrigation. Tolerates most types of soils but dislikes humidity. Hardy to USDA Zone 4 (-30 °F). A great plant for borders, mixed with succulents or in a rock garden. The flowers are useful and last a long time in arrangements. Some consider it invasive but most love the plant for its durability and beauty. This plant is native to a wide range from the Turkey to Iran. The name for the genus was derived from the Latin word 'stakhys' meaning "spike" in reference to it flower stalks. The specific epithet is in reference to its natural habitat within what was once part of the Byzantine Empire. This plant was first introduced into cultivation in England in 1782.
The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Stachys byzantina. |
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