Stachys byz 'Helen von Stein'
Lamb's Ear/Big Ears
Helen von Stein Lamb’s Ear is grown for its broad, pale silver leaves and thick, woolly texture. The foliage gathers close to the ground, making a soft-looking contrast beside darker leaves or upright flowers.
The low planting spreads outward and works as an edging or a patch of groundcover. Leaves may remain through mild winters. Its broad foliage gives the garden texture even when no flowers are present.
Choose sun or partial shade and very well-drained soil. Avoid prolonged wetness on the leaves or around the roots; some afternoon shade is useful in hot locations.
Size
• Height: 8 in
• Width: 3 ft
Hardiness
• Cold-hardiness reference: USDA Zone 4
Best Uses
• Border
• Ground Cover
• Rock Garden
- Plant type
- Groundcover, Perennial, Semi Evergreen
- Height
- 8 in
- Width
- 3 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 4–9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Flower color
- Pink
- Leaf color
- Silver
- Fall color
- Blue Green
- Soil
- Dry Area, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Ground Cover, Rock Garden
- Shape
- Low Spreading, Mat forming
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- No
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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