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Common
name: "Lamb's Ear" or "Wolly
Betony"
Latin name: Stachys byzantina - synonym Stachys
olympica
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Zone: 3
- 9
Elevation to: 8000'
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 8" - 12"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, June - July
Flower type: Spikes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
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Pictured: Stachys
byzantina |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun to light shade in well drained soil. Lamb's Ear
adapts to
most soil types well. The plant will thrive in any hot, dry
location. Space new container grown plants 12" -
24" apart. Lamb's Ear is fairly drought tolerant. Lightly cut back
plants after flowering to keep a compact shape. "Lamb's
Ear" dislikes having wet feet during winter dormancy.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring
and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker
growth... purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Once established plants can be divided in spring as soon as growth
begins.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew or slugs. |
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