Stachys byzantina 'Helen Von Stein'
Helen Von Stein Lambs Ears
- Soft silver leaves
- Leaves are woolly and velvety to the touch
- Strong clumping habit
- Makes for a great groundcover
- Purplish-pink spikes of bloom
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 8-12 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Bloom Color: White Shades
Purchase options for Helen Von Stein Lambs Ears
- Size: #1 -
- Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
- Availability: In Stock
$19.00
Also called 'Big Ears' thanks to the huge leaves, twice the size of its little cousin. Woolly and velvety, silvery-white in color, the foliage has a strong clumping habit and makes for a great groundcover. More heat- and humidity-tolerant than the species. Sparingly produces blooms of purplish pink spikes.
Growing Tips for Stachys byzantina 'Helen Von Stein'
Performs best in well-drained, low-fertility soil in full sun to partial shade. More heat- and humidity-tolerant than the species. Remove flowers to enhance the effect of foliage. It requires ample moisture and good drainage. Remove old foliage in early spring. Divide every 3-4 years.