LAMB'S EAR (Stachys byzantina)

Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Zones: 4-9
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Habit: Mounding spreading habit
Height/Spread: 6 to 18 inches tall, 12 to 36 inches wide

Grown for the silvery foliage with a soft fuzzy texture that resembles lamb’s ears, hence its common name. Native to the Mediterranean, plants grow best in full sun and well-draining soil, and are drought-tolerant once established. Use as a quick-growing groundcover, border or pathway edging, or as a rock garden specimen.