Stachys

Lamb's Ears is a very hardy and strong-growing perennial, with thick white-wooly foliage, valued as a dense, low growing, spreading bedding plant in the landscape.

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS USDA hardiness zones: 4 through 7

CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Water them deeply during prolonged dry spells and then allow the soil to dry before watering them again. Water young plants often enough to keep the soil lightly moist during their first spring.

FERTILIZER: Lamb’s ear doesn’t usually need any fertilizer. If the plants aren’t growing well or the color is poor, apply a shovelful of compost in the fall.

FLOWERING: The varieties “Big Ears” and “Silver Carpet” have few or no flowers. If you leave the flowers on the plant, clip out the stems once they have finished blooming.

SOIL: Established lamb’s ear plants prefer moderately dry soil.

DISEASE: Not common. Refer to growers instructions.