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Stachys lanata, commonly known as Lamb’s Ear, is a low-growing perennial loved for its soft, silvery foliage that feels like velvet. It’s a hardy, low-maintenance plant that adds texture, contrast, and drought tolerance to sunny gardens.
✔ Soft silver foliage - Velvety leaves add unique texture and visual contrast.
✔ Drought tolerant - Thrives in dry conditions once established.
✔ Low-growing habit - Forms a tidy groundcover that suppresses weeds.
✔ Hardy perennial - Performs well in heat, cold, and poor soils.
✔ Low-maintenance plant - Requires very little care to stay attractive.
✅ Groundcover planting - Ideal for filling sunny beds and borders.
✅ Garden edging - Creates a soft, silvery edge along paths and walkways.
✅ Cottage and Mediterranean gardens - Perfect for relaxed, water-wise designs.
✅ Pots and containers - Performs well in containers with good drainage.
Spacing: Plant 30 to 40cm apart for full coverage. Planting closer together creates faster results and a thicker carpet of foliage, so consider adding extra plants for instant impact.
Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn or spring.
Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
Does Stachys lanata like full sun?
Yes, full sun encourages compact growth and the best silver colour.
Is Lamb’s Ear drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it copes very well with dry conditions.
How big does it grow?
It typically grows around 30 to 40cm tall and spreads up to 60cm wide.
Does it flower?
Yes, it produces small purple flower spikes in spring and summer.
Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it’s a very low-maintenance plant that only needs occasional tidying.
Create the perfect garden now, this soft, silvery groundcover is popular and selling fast!
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