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Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' - Big Ears Lamb's Ear

Market price from $4.20 to $10.50

Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' is a perennial gem commonly known as the Big Ears Lamb's Ear. Celebrated for its plush, silver-grey foliage which enraptures the touch and sight just like a lamb's ear, this plant swells in popularity among landscape designers and green thumbs alike. Boasting a robust size, our Big Ears can grow 6-12 inches tall and spread 18 inches wide, presenting dense and opulent mounds that can transform your garden into a kingdom of woolly silver. During summer, delicate lavender-pink flowers sprout on tall spikes, adding a splash of color and inviting pollinators to your garden sanctuary. Not merely a visual delight, Big Ears thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It manifests an impressive resilience by resisting deer attention and tolerating drought, ensuring this plant's grandeur can continue uninterrupted. Adding the Big Ears Lamb's Ear to your garden will endow it with an irresistible texture and picturesque quality that requires minimal upkeep.

  • Size: Up to 6-12 inches tall and 18 inches wide
  • Flowers: Lavender-pink, insignificant flowers on tall spikes in summer
  • Foliage: Silver-grey, woolly leaves resembling a lamb's ear
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Drought and Deer Resistant: Drought-tolerant once established and resistant to deer
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