Stachys byzantina Silky Fleece
Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece' photo courtesy of Jelitto Seeds
Lambs Ears

Stachys 'Silky Fleece is a dwarf lambs' ear with fuzzy leaves that beg to be touched. The silver gray foliage blends well with the different colours and textures of virtually all groundcovers. Silver leafed plants are a wonderful additions to perennial borders. Silver tones down bold reds, yellows, and oranges while harmonizing with soft blues, pinks, and whites.

  • Height: 7.5 cm (3 in) 20 - 25 cm (8 - 10 in) in flower
  • Spread: 25-35 cm (10-14 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-7
  • Sun or Shade: full sun
  • Bloom Time: mid summer
  • Leaf Colour: silver
  • Bloom Colour: lilac
  • Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
  • Nature Attraction: bees

Growing and Maintenance Tips

'Silky Fleece' will grow in full sun to partial shade in moderately fertile well drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but does not like wet feet.

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