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| Family | Labiatae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 5 - 30 cm (2 - 12 in) | | Spread | 0.2 - 1.5 m (0.5 - 5 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | This herbaceous perennial is mat forming and has light grey foliage that is showy, medium textured and semi-evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' tolerates drought, salt and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' (lamb's ears) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |
