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Stachys byzantina Big Ears

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Stachys byzantina Big Ears Lambs Ear,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Groundcovers Dense, Mat Forming, Prostrate, Rosette, Rounded

Description:

Attractive evergreen perennial with velvety soft, silvery-green leaves, giving the appearance of lambs ears. Great to use as a groundcover and very suited to cottage themed gardens. Grows 30-45cm tall x 45-60 wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Lamiaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Silver

Flower Colour: Purple, Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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