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Stachys byzantina
Lamb's Ear
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Linda Engstrom/Chandler
Description
This tiny shrub will grow less than 1' tall and has medium-size, greyish-green leaves with blue and lavender flowers that bloom in the spring. This shrub is grown more for its velvety leaves than the flowers. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Be careful not to overwater.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.