Woolly Betony

Stachys byzantina Lamiaceae

Other names

Lamb'S Ears

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Native distribution

Turkey and SW. Asia

Biocultural value

Flowers produce abundant nectar.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Ridge House Gardens, Garden Place, Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Crownsville Nursery

Description

An excellent groundcover plant with dense mats of woolly grey leaves. The small magenta flowers aredensely swaddled in grey wool along the stem. Plants 18" tall, 12" wide.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

notable texture, foliage characteristics, bee plant