Stachys byzantina (syn. S. lanata), the lamb's-ear [2] (lamb's ear) [3] or woolly hedgenettle, [4] is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to Armenia, Iran, and Turkey. [5] [6] It is cultivated throughout much of the temperate world as an ornamental plant, and is naturalised in some locations as an escapee from gardens.

Lamb's Ears (Stachys byzantina) is a wonderful evergreen perennial, mostly grown for its rich rosettes of showy, velvety, silvery tongue-shaped leaves, resembling lamb's ears.

Mar 11, 2025 · Lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) is a ground cover grown for its thick, fuzzy, silvery foliage that creates a softly textured mat in the garden. Lamb's ear is an easy, fast spreader, does best in full sun in most areas, and thrives in somewhat poor, slightly acidic soil.

Lamb's ear is a popular silver-leaved herbaceous perennial ground cover in the Lamiaceae or mint family. The plant grows into a dense clump of thick, soft, velvety, silver-green leaves that form a low-spreading groundcover. They are evergreen in warmer climates.

Stachys byzantina, known as lamb's ears, is grown primarily for its thick, soft, velvety, silver-gray leaves which typically form a rapidly spreading mat approximately 4-6" off the ground. Leaves are evergreen in warm climates, but will depreciate considerably in harsh winters.

Although this easy-care plant is usually grown for the attractive silvery-gray foliage, some varieties also send up showy spikes of purple or pink flowers in summer. Drought tolerant and fast growing, lamb’s ear is ideal for use as a ground cover, edging a sunny border, or in rock garden plantings.

Find help & information on Stachys byzantina lamb's ear Herbaceous Perennial from the RHS

Feb 10, 2023 · If you are looking for an easy-to-grow, eye-catching evergreen plant, you should check out Stachys Byzantina. Also known as Stachys Lanata, Stachys Olympica, Woolly Hedgenettle, or Lamb’s Ear, this plant stands out due to its unusual foliage.

Jul 28, 2022 · Lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) is a drought-tolerant perennial with silvery green, evergreen leaves that are covered in a fine coating of hairs, that makes them appear woolly. In summer it bears spikes of pink-purple flowers.

Stachys, or “lamb’s ear“, has soft, fuzzy silver-green leaves – shaped like lamb’s ears! Key facts to remember. Name – Stachys lanata or byzantina Family – Lamiaceae Type – Perennial Height – 12 to 24 inches when blooming (30 to 60 cm) Exposure: full sun – Soil: light, well-drained – Flowering: late spring → mid-fall