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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeperennial
Distribution
Stachys byzantina "Big Ears"
Big Ears Lamb's Ear
Flower Colors
Description
A mat-forming herbaceous perennial with soft, grey-green, slightly hairy foliage which is larger than other varieties. Upright stems of small pink to purple flowers appear from June through to September. An excellent choice as ground cover to suppress weeds and drought-tolerant and a tactile choice for a sensory garden
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsGarden edgingGround coverUnderplanting of roses and shrubs
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 10cmP155020V0009Z00010 | €3.00 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.