Lamb's Ear 'Silver Carpet' – Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

Lamb's Ear ‘Silver Carpet’
Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’

Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing, silver-gray ground cover that is especially valued for its soft, velvety leaves. Unlike the common lamb's ear, this cultivar hardly blooms, focusing entirely on a neat, silver carpet. Ideal for sunny, dry borders, rock gardens, and as a contrast plant.

Features and care:

Latin name: Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’
Dutch name: Lamb's Ear ‘Silver Carpet’
Height: 10–25 cm (young plants)
Mature height: 15–25 cm
Width: 30–60 cm
Leaf: Soft, velvety, silver-gray; very decorative and evergreen to semi-evergreen
Flowers: Blooms rarely or not at all; focus is on the leaves
Blooming period: Not or hardly blooming
Growth habit: Low, ground-covering, forms dense carpets
Light requirement: Full sun (best leaf color and density)
Soil: Dry to moderately moist, well-draining, preferably poor and sandy
Moisture: Excellent drought tolerance; sensitive to wet winters
Pot size: Ø9 cm, ideal for group planting
Pruning: Remove old or unsightly leaves in spring. Due to the absence of flowering, pruning is minimal.
Watering: Water sparingly. Only provide extra water during prolonged drought, especially for young plants.
Fertilization: Little to no fertilization needed. A poor soil keeps the leaves more compact and beautifully 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 sprout again in spring.
Is Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ toxic? No, this plant is not toxic to humans, dogs, or cats.
Why choose Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’?

• Forms a beautiful, silver-gray carpet
• Very strong and drought-tolerant
• Evergreen to semi-evergreen
• Perfect for sunny, dry borders
• Low maintenance and no bothersome flowering