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lamb's ear 'Silky Fleece' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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lamb's ear 'Silky Fleece'

Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece'

Pollinator FriendlyDrought Resistant

Genus: Stachys
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A mat-forming perennial to 10cm tall, with rosettes of small, soft, densely silver-woolly leaves. In summer it produces erect spikes of pink flowers. A good tactile plant for a sensory garden

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun; plants are reasonably drought-resistant once established

Pruning

Trim back spent flower stems to maintain shape

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years