Product Review
Stachys byzantina is great perennial ground cover that has charming flower spikes and pretty, silvery-green, velvety foliage. The blooms are lilac in color. Commonly known as Lamb's Ear, this variety, Lanata, is a wonderful companion to a rose garden. It can be liberal with sowing its own seeds and it spreads from its roots making it ideal for a ground cover or for edging a flower border. Start the seed indoors in late winter, 8 - 10 weeks before the last frost. Press the seed into the soil but do not cover it. Keep the seed moist until germination. With a temperature of 70F, germination is usually within 35 days. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed. Pinch back at the time of transplanting to encourage more compact growth. Space the plants 16 inches apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil. Lamb's Ear is usually resistant to deer.
- COMPACT GROWTH & CLIMATE ADAPTABLE: Stachys Byzantina Lanata lambs ear seeds grows to a height of 12–16 inches, providing a compact ground cover for garden borders and small spaces. Suitable for USDA Zones 4–8, it adapts to a variety of climates, from cooler northern areas to warmer southern regions, ensuring it flourishes throughout the year in various garden environments.
- LONG-LASTING BLOOMS: Stachys are perennial flowers that return year after year, adding vibrance to your garden with their stunning lilac-colored flowers in the summer. These blooms not only enrich your landscape but also attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, contributing to a healthier, more vibrant garden that grows well throughout the season.
- VERSATILE & LOW MAINTENANCE: Lambs ear plant grows well in full sun to partial shade environment, making them adaptable to a range of garden settings. They do well in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some clay content, which adds to their versatility. Whether you have sunny garden beds or slightly shaded areas, these perennial plants will grow with ease.
- SUITABLE FOR GROUND COVER: Stachys perennial seeds work well as ground cover plants, spreading quickly with their velvet-textured silver leaf foliage to fill spaces efficiently. They suppress unwanted plants. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, adapting well to different soil types and providing a long-lasting solution for garden coverage.
- EASY TO PLANT & MAINTAIN: To plant Stachys ground cover seeds, sow 3–4 seeds per plant and space them 16 inches apart for healthy growth and air circulation. Keep the seeds moist until germination. Well-suited for low-maintenance gardens, Stachys is easy to grow and offers long-lasting beauty.
