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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeperennial
Distribution
Stachys byzantina "Silver Carpet"
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous evergreen carpeting perennial to 20cm tall, grown for its dense mat of grey-white elliptic leaves to 10cm long which forms a striking ground cover
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
Cottage and informal gardenGravel gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsGarden edgingGround coverUnderplanting of roses and shrubs
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 10cmP155030V0009Z00010 | €3.00 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.