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
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