Stachys byzantina 'Helen Von Stein' / LAMB'S EAR
Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein', commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial renowned for its large, silvery-gray, fuzzy leaves that have a soft, velvety texture. This cultivar forms a tidy, compact mound, making it an excellent choice for borders, groundcovers, or containers. In late spring to early summer, 'Helene Von Stein' produces tall spikes of small, tubular purple flowers, which contrast nicely with the foliage and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, dry to moderately fertile soil, making it drought-tolerant once established. This variety is particularly prized for its low-maintenance nature, deer resistance, and the unique texture it adds to garden beds.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - purplish pink
· HEIGHT - 12"
· HABIT - deciduous semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein', commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial renowned for its large, silvery-gray, fuzzy leaves that have a soft, velvety texture. This cultivar forms a tidy, compact mound, making it an excellent choice for borders, groundcovers, or containers. In late spring to early summer, 'Helene Von Stein' produces tall spikes of small, tubular purple flowers, which contrast nicely with the foliage and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, dry to moderately fertile soil, making it drought-tolerant once established. This variety is particularly prized for its low-maintenance nature, deer resistance, and the unique texture it adds to garden beds.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - purplish pink
· HEIGHT - 12"
· HABIT - deciduous semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein', commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial renowned for its large, silvery-gray, fuzzy leaves that have a soft, velvety texture. This cultivar forms a tidy, compact mound, making it an excellent choice for borders, groundcovers, or containers. In late spring to early summer, 'Helene Von Stein' produces tall spikes of small, tubular purple flowers, which contrast nicely with the foliage and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, dry to moderately fertile soil, making it drought-tolerant once established. This variety is particularly prized for its low-maintenance nature, deer resistance, and the unique texture it adds to garden beds.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - purplish pink
· HEIGHT - 12"
· HABIT - deciduous semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-9
