Lamb's Ear
By Photo by David J. Stang - source: David Stang. First published at ZipcodeZoo.com, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61180019
Scientific Name: Stachys byzantina
Common Names: Lamb's Ear, Woolly Betony
Lighting Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Seasonal Interest: Silvery, soft, fuzzy leaves year-round; purple flower spikes in late spring to early summer
Winter Look: Evergreen to semi-evergreen
Drought Tolerance: High; drought-tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts: Bees, pollinators
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 (USDA)
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils
pH Range: Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0 to 7.5)
Native To: Turkey, Armenia, Iran
Potential Disease Issues: Root rot if overwatered
Notes: Popular in sensory gardens!