- Soft grey foliage ground cover
- Habit of low spreading clumps that produce upright spears of pink flowers Spring through Summer
- Hardy and low maintenance perfect for low water gardens
Stachys lanata, commonly known as Lamb’s Ears, is a popular perennial prized for its soft, velvety, silver-grey foliage. The thick, fuzzy leaves form low, spreading clumps that add texture and contrast to borders, edging, and cottage gardens. In late spring to summer, tall flower spikes emerge bearing small pink to purple blooms, though many gardeners grow it primarily for its foliage. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Lamb’s Ears is drought tolerant once established and dislikes overly wet conditions. Hardy and low maintenance, it is ideal for low-water gardens, sensory plantings, and adding year-round softness and visual interest to the landscape.