Stachys byzantina and cvs. (Lamb's ears, Woolly betony)

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Botanical Name: Stachys byzantina and cvs. STAK-iss by-zan-TEEN-ah

Common Name: Lamb's ears, Woolly betony Synonyms: S. lanata, S. olympica Genus: Stachys

This mat-forming perennial has rosettes of furry, silvery-gray leaves to 4 inches long. In summer, it bears gray spikes tipped with tiny, pink-purple or violet flowers. This plant crowds out weeds. 'Silver Carpet' is a non-flowering cultivar. 'Big Ears' has 8- to 12-inch-long, grayish-white felted, mid-green leaves.
Noteworthy characteristics: Plant lamb’s ears in a dry, sunny place where you can stroke it as you walk by—in a pot or between stepping stones. It spreads out by rooting stems. It is not invasive, but with ideal conditions it might self-seed in a dry, neglected corner.
Care: Provide full sun or light shade and moist but well-drained soil. They tolerate drier soil as well, but not excessive heat or humidity.
Propagation: Divide or remove rooted sections in spring as growth begins.
Problems: Prone to powdery mildew and sometimes rust and leaf spot. Slugs and caterpillars can cause problems.

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Spreads
Light	Full Sun Only
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Characteristics	Showy Foliage
Bloom Time	Summer
Flower Color	Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses	, Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers
Seasonal Interest	, Summer Interest
Type	,Perennials

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