White Flower Farm
Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'
Discover Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears', a striking perennial celebrated for its exceptionally large, woolly foliage that boasts a captivating silver-gray hue. Known also as Lamb's Ears, this cultivar, 'Countess Helen von Stein,' produces leaves up to 12 inches long, offering a bolder texture than typical varieties. While it graces gardens with delicate pink or purple blooms in July and August, its true allure lies in its soft, tactile leaves. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, demonstrating good drought tolerance once established, and can adapt to partial shade and heavier soils, though it dislikes extreme heat and humidity.
$17.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2688
/ 3268
#2688 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-38%
Below average
SKU
38676
/ S
Who it's for
- Exceptional Silvery Texture
- Highly Drought Tolerant
- Reliable Deer and Rabbit Resistance
Who should skip it
- Susceptible to Crown Rot
- Aggressive Spreading Habit
- Foliage Can Look Bedraggled
Key Specs
SKU
S38676
Ships as
1 PINT
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
10-12 inches
Spacing
12-24 inches
Bloom Time
July-August
Family
Mint family (Lamiaceae)
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Features
- Features exceptionally large, silver-gray woolly leaves.
- Provides year-round interest with semi-evergreen foliage.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Low maintenance.
- Adds unique texture to garden beds.
- Blooms with pink or purple flowers in summer.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the superior quality and size of the 'Big Ears' plants upon arrival, noting their immediate visual impact in the garden. The primary theme is reliability; these plants establish quickly and demonstrate excellent vigor, often exceeding expectations for hardiness even in challenging conditions. While the initial investment is higher, gardeners feel the robust health and unique velvety texture provide exceptional aesthetic value, making them a dependable choice for groundcover and border accents.
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