Lamb's Ears

Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein' Lamiaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Holbrook Farm & Nursery

Description

Leaves 4" long and less subject to rot during summer heat and humidity than most S. byzantina selections. Plants reach 15" in height, forming neat 15" wide clumps. Flowers are borne on short fuzzy stems in May and June.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

disease resistance