Product Description
Stachys byzantine 'Silky Fleece' (10)ct Flat
Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece', also known as dwarf lamb's ears, is a compact cultivar of the popular lamb's ears plant. Here are its characteristics:
Common Name: lambs' ears
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Zone: 5 to 8
Height: 2 - 3 inches
Spread: 6 - 10 inches
Bloom Time: May to July
Bloom Description: Lavender
Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize
Tolerates: Rabbit, Deer, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution
Silky Fleece has tiny, soft, fuzzy, silver-gray leaves that form a dense groundcover, reaching only 2-3 inches tall but spreading up to 10 inches wide. The leaves resemble a lamb's ear, hence the common name. In summer, small lavender flowers appear on flowering stems rising well above the foliage mat to 10 inches tall. This perennial forms tufted rosettes of velvety leaves.
Full sun is ideal for Silky Fleece to thrive.
Plant it in well-drained soil.
Drought-tolerant once established.
Silky Fleece is hardy in USDA zones 5-8.
This plant is a great addition to rock gardens, borders, ground covers, and container gardens. Its small size makes it suitable for tight spaces and front-of-border placements.
Overall, Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece' is a low-maintenance, versatile plant that adds a touch of softness and texture to any garden.
Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).