Wooly Lamb’s Ears

Stachys byzantina

Family:  Lamiaceae
Perennial.  Native to the Mid-East.  Do not confuse with Wood Betony (Stachys off.).  This is an ornamental herb, grown for its furry grey-green leaves.  They lie in a soft rosette, and produce a flowering raceme with clusters of pink flowers.  Very good in pots.   The plant may be used for accent in herb gardens or for dried arrangements.  Cultivation same as for Wood Betony.  Germ in 9-13 days.  Flowers to 2 feet.


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