The herbaceous perennial Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' (giant lamb's-ears) bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. The showy matte foliage is greyish green and light grey in colour, coarse in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' (giant lamb's-ears) has stems that are fragrant.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, foundation and mass planting.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' (giant lamb's-ears) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' (giant lamb's-ears) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
