Lamb's Ear 'Big Ears'
Lamb's Ear 'Big Ears'
Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'
Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'
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- Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' Ezelsoren - soft silvery leaves.
- Low maintenance and winter-hardy for easy care.
- Draws bees and butterflies to your garden.
- Spring- and summer-bloomer for long-lasting color.
- Ideal as ground cover/prairie with striking leaf texture.
Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' Lamb's Ear features broad, gray-green leaves with a distinctive velvety texture and a compact, clumping habit. The large, rounded leaves form an inviting ground cover that adds tactile interest to any garden setting.
This robust perennial thrives in sun and well-drained soil, producing sturdy stems and long-lasting foliage that remains appealing through the seasons. Its generous leaf planes create a soft, lush presence in borders and beds.
A versatile addition to plantings, it pairs well with herbaceous perennials and is noted for attracting pollinators. Enjoy its soft, fuzzy leaves and gentle silhouette in diverse garden scenes.
Care and Watering
Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' needs well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly and let the soil dry between drinks; it tolerates drought once established. Mulch lightly but keep the crown visible to prevent rot.
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms to keep shape, divide every 3–4 years if crowded, and trim back mid-summer to maintain compact growth.
Location
Choose a sunny, airy spot. Avoid heavy clay; amend with grit for drainage. Space plants 12–18 inches apart to suit a drought-tolerant border.
Tips
Plant with lavender or sedum for contrast; use as edge, rock garden, or drought-tolerant filler. In cold areas, provide light mulch protection during freezes.
Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' Lamb's Ears brings a striking texture with large, velvety leaves and a silvery-gray tone that provides calm and contrast in borders and prairies.
With subtle flowers in spring and summer bloom, this plant attracts butterflies and bees and thus enhances the liveliness of natural plantings and ornamental combinations.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 9 to 12 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Ground cover. |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Leaf color | Grey |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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