Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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Wonderful for children's gardens! Lamb's Ear is aptly named; its leaves are velvety soft, silver, and shaped like its namesake. It is a wonderful plant for massing in the front of the border garden or in containers.
'Silver Carpet' tends to spread much more quickly than other varieties, making it a good groundcover for dry, sunny spots. Though it is listed as a non-flowering cultivar, it rarely does send up a few small flower stalks.
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
6-8 Inches
Spread:
12-18 Inches
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Rapid
When should it bloom?:
Grown for its attractive foliage
How's your soil?:
Poor Soil
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Cottage
Rock Garden
Eclectic
Lamb's Ear grows best in full sun but will also tolerate partial shade. Good drainage is essential for this plant. Without it, plants will rot. Divide every 3-4 years in spring or more frequently if plants become woody in the center. Rake in the spring to remove the dead foliage. Plants are drought tolerant once established.