Lamb's Ear / Rabbit Ears – Stachys byzantina | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm
Lamb's Ear / Rabbit Ears
Stachys byzantina
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the light requirements for Lamb's Ear?
Lamb's Ear thrives in full sun, which helps maintain its best leaf color.
How often should I water Stachys byzantina?
Water sparingly, providing extra water only during prolonged drought, especially for young plants.
Is Lamb's Ear toxic to pets?
No, Stachys byzantina is not toxic to humans, dogs, or cats.
What type of soil is best for Lamb's Ear?
This plant prefers dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil, ideally poor and sandy.
Is Lamb's Ear winter hardy?
Yes, it is very hardy and can survive mild winters, although it may die back in wet or severe winters.
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Lamb's Ear / Rabbit's Ears
Stachys byzantina
Stachys byzantina is a popular perennial plant known for its soft, silver-gray leaves that resemble rabbit or lamb ears. The plant forms dense clumps and adds structure and color to sunny borders. Ideal for rock gardens, prairie gardens, and dry, warm spots.
Features and care:
Latin name: Stachys byzantina
Dutch name: Lamb's Ear / Rabbit's Ears
Height: 10–25 cm (young plants)
Mature height: 20–40 cm
Width: 30–45 cm
Leaf: Soft, velvety, silver-gray and evergreen to semi-evergreen
Flowers: Pink to purple-pink flower spikes on upright stems
Blooming period: June to August
Growth habit: Clump-forming, ground-covering, and robust
Light requirement: Full sun (best leaf color)
Soil: Dry to moderately moist, well-drained, preferably poor and sandy
Moisture: Excellent drought tolerance; sensitive to wet winters
Pot size: Ø9 cm, suitable for group planting or as an accent plant
Pruning: Remove old or unattractive leaves in spring. After flowering, flower stems can be cut back for a tidier appearance.
Watering: Water sparingly. Only provide extra water during prolonged drought, especially for young plants.
Fertilization: Little to no fertilization needed. A too-rich soil makes the plant looser and less attractive silver-gray.
Hardiness: Very hardy. In mild winters, the leaves remain largely green; in wet or severe winters, it may partially die back, but the plant will regrow in spring.
Is Stachys byzantina toxic? No, this plant is not toxic to humans, dogs, or cats.
Why choose Stachys byzantina?
- Beautiful silver-gray foliage that provides structure
- Very strong and drought-tolerant
- Evergreen to semi-evergreen
- Perfect for sunny, dry borders
- Attractive to bees and butterflies
More Information
| Titel 2 | Stachys byzantina |
|---|---|
| Plant height | 10-25 |
| Pot size | 9 |
| Toxic | No |
| Botanical name | Stachys |
| Decorative pot | Without pot |
| Delivery time in days | 1-5 |
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