February 09, 2010

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Heritage Perennial Profile Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.  Plant Number: 1.495.050 USDA Zone: 3 - 9  Stachys byzantina Common name :  Lamb's-ears Lamb's-Ears are one of the most popular silver-leaved perennials, used widely for edging along pathways and borders. Plants form a dense clump of soft, felty silver grey leaves. Upright spikes of magenta-pink flowers form in early summer, but these should be clipped off to maintain a tight, compact habit. Clumps are easily divided in spring or early fall. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Drought tolerant once established. Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun   Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Neutral   Alkaline   Acid Soil Moisture   Average   Dry Care Level   Easy Flower Colour   Deep Pink Blooming Time   Early Summer Foliage Color   Silver Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Alpine & Rock   Border   Containers   Deer Resistant   Drought Tolerant   Edging   Rabbit Resistant   Evergreen   Ground Cover   Massed Flower Head Size   Medium Height    30-45 cm    12-18 inches Spread    30-60 cm    12-23 inches Foot Traffic    Light Growth Rate    Medium  Print This Plant E-Mail This Plant What others say about this plant... Some leaves have a coating of white or reflective hairs. The leaf is in fact green, but the outer hairs reflect light in such a way that we see them as gray or silver and sometimes even as white, as with the silky smooth texture of lamb's-ears leaves.; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose

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