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lamb's ear 'Big Ears'

Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Stachys
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'Big Ears' is a mat-forming herbaceous perennial grown for its soft, white-hairy green leaves to 25cm in length, and small purple flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Remove flowers to prolong the life of the plant

Propagation

Propagate by division or remove rooted sections in spring

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years