Stachys 'Helene Von Stein'
Common: lamb's earsStachys 'Helene von Stein' - 50 per flat
- Height: 12"
- Spread: 18"
- Spacing: 12"-18"
- Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Stachys 'Helene von Stein' - 50 per flat
Grow in full sun average to dry soil with good drainage. Water well on planting and regularly until established. Drought tolerant.
Big Ears' is noted for its silver-green foliage which forms an attractive ground cover. Dense rosettes of thick, soft, velvety, silver-green leaves (to 8" long) form a mat approximately 8" off the ground. Flowering stems are rare. Leaf shape and texture resemble a lamb's ear, hence the common name. Leaves are evergreen in warm climates, but will depreciate considerably in harsh winters. This cultivar is synonymous with 'Helene von Stein'. -Missouri Botanic Garden