Lamb’s Ear
Stachys byzantina
Soft, silvery, and wonderfully touchable, Lamb’s Ear is a classic perennial known for its velvety foliage that adds texture and contrast to garden beds, borders, and containers. Named for its fuzzy, felt-like leaves that resemble a lamb’s ear, this easy-care plant brings both visual and tactile interest to sunny spaces.
Growing in low, spreading clumps—typically 10–16 inches tall and up to 24 inches wide—Lamb’s Ear is ideal for edging pathways, softening rock gardens, or filling in dry, sunny areas. In early to mid-summer, it may produce upright spikes of soft purple-pink flowers that rise above the silvery mat of foliage, adding a gentle pop of colour and attracting pollinators.
Perfectly suited for Canadian gardens, this drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its dense, fuzzy leaves also make it deer and rabbit resistant, while its ground-hugging form helps suppress weeds.
Add soft texture and silvery elegance to your landscape with Lamb’s Ear—a timeless favourite that thrives in Canada’s sunny, well-drained garden spots
Lamb's Ear Stachys (Assorted Sizes)
Plant Details & Features:
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Plant Type: Hardy perennial
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Foliage Colour: Silvery-grey, velvety texture
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Flower Colour: Soft purple-pink (summer, optional)
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Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer (flowers may be trimmed off if preferred for tidy look)
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Height & Spread: 10–16 inches tall, up to 24 inches wide
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Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
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Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry conditions
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Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Very low; remove spent flower stalks and old foliage as needed
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Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees; deer and rabbit resistant
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Special Features: Unique texture, drought-tolerant, weed-suppressing ground cover, excellent for edging and dry gardens
