Wonderful for children's gardens! Lamb's Ear is aptly named; its leaves are velvety soft, greenish-silver, and shaped like its namesake. It is a wonderful plant for edging, massed in the front of the border garden, or in containers.
This selection has huge leaves that are at least twice the size of regular lamb's ears. It is listed as a non-flowering cultivar, though it rarely does send up a few small flower stalks. It is reported to be more heat and humidity tolerant than other varieties.
Height:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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.
Missouri Botanical Garden Emeritus Plants of Merit
Height:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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.
Missouri Botanical Garden Emeritus Plants of Merit
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