High Country Gardens
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear
Best low-maintenance groundcover for gardeners managing dry, shaded, or pest-prone landscapes.
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear is a handsome, fuzzy, grey-leaved groundcover prized for its texture and ability to thrive in challenging spots like dry shade and poor soils. This non-flowering perennial spreads moderately, making it excellent for contrasting with other foliage colors in the garden. It is highly drought-resistant and waterwise, performing best in regions with dry summer heat. Its low-growing habit makes it a great choice for edging or mass planting, and it is noted for being deer and rabbit resistant.
$10.19
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
28
/ 2577
#28 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-75%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, velvety visual interest
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts prioritizing low-water, minimal maintenance
- Landscapers needing effective, low-effort weed suppression
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates or poorly drained soil
- Minimalists wanting low-maintenance, non-spreading garden beds
- Gardeners struggling with persistent slug and snail populations
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental irrigation required.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing in the garden.
Texture Impact
Soft, fuzzy foliage provides excellent visual contrast against other plants.
Shade Adaptability
Performs exceptionally well in challenging, low-light garden environments.
Maintenance Ease
Low-growing habit requires virtually no pruning or constant upkeep.
Soil Versatility
Establishes itself easily even in poor, nutrient-depleted soil conditions.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Light Requirement
Partial Sun, Full Shade
Fragrance Level
No Fragrance
Pet Safe
No
Growth Habit
Mounding
Mature Height
4-6 inches
Mature Spread
18-30 inches
Features
- Handsome, fuzzy, grey-leaved groundcover
- Thrives in dry shade and poor soils
- Good for Firescaping
- Drought resistant perennial
- Deer and Rabbit Resistant
- Low water needs
- Mounding growth habit
- Suitable for partial sun to full shade
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear, noting the robust health and vigorous root systems upon delivery. The primary theme is reliability; this plant establishes quickly and thrives even in challenging, dry conditions, making it a highly dependable groundcover solution. Users appreciate its soft, silvery texture which adds significant design appeal with minimal effort, confirming its status as a low maintenance favorite.
Know before you buy
No, this specific variety is non-flowering. It is grown primarily for its soft, fuzzy, grey foliage and its ability to provide texture to garden beds.
Yes, it is well-suited for partial sun to full shade environments. It is an excellent choice for those tricky, darker spots in your garden where other plants might struggle.
No, Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear is not considered pet-safe. If you have curious cats or dogs that tend to nibble on garden plants, you may want to place this in an area they cannot access.
Since this plant has a mature spread of 18 to 30 inches, you should space them at least 24 inches apart to allow for its mounding growth habit and moderate spread.
Yes, the fuzzy texture of the leaves makes this plant unappealing to both deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens prone to browsing wildlife.
It is best to avoid heavy, wet soils. Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear prefers well-drained soil and is highly drought-resistant, so it will perform best in drier conditions.
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