Lambs Ears
Lambs ears is a low-growing plant with fuzzy, grey-green, lance-shaped leaves. Pink flowers appear on strong, upright stalks. Some gardeners remove the flower stalks after blooming to highlight the interesting foliage.
This plant spreads by both runners and seed. It very drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow.
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Lambs Ears
Lambs ears is a low-growing plant with fuzzy, grey-green, lance-shaped leaves. Pink flowers appear on strong, upright stalks. Some gardeners remove the flower stalks after blooming to highlight the interesting foliage.
This plant spreads by both runners and seed. It very drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Stachys byzantina
Pronunciation
STAY-kiss biz-an-TEE-nuh
Mature Height
8 to 10 in.
Mature Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink
Bloom time
summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Caucasus to Iran
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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