Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'

Common Name:
Lamb's Ear 'Big Ears'

Description:
Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' is a hardy, low-growing perennial prized for its large, velvety, silver-green leaves that create a soft, textural ground cover. This cultivar features significantly larger leaves than the standard Lamb’s Ear, making it an excellent choice for adding contrast and interest to garden beds. In late spring to early summer, it may produce small, pale purple flowers on short stems, though it is primarily grown for its stunning foliage. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, 'Big Ears' is drought-tolerant once established and resistant to pests and diseases. It is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style plantings, and it also works well in pots. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for dry, difficult areas and provides year-round interest.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–30cm
• Width: 40–60cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Spring
• Flowers in Summer (though often grown for foliage)

Flower Colour:

• Pale Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Weed Suppressing
• Frost Tolerant
• Textural Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Echinacea
• Artemisia

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'