Plant Number: 1.495.100  
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Silver Carpet Lamb's-ears
Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’

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  Lamb's-ears are one of the most popular silver-leaved perennials, used widely for edging along pathways and borders. Plants form dense clumps of soft, felty silver grey leaves. This selection rarely blooms, so plants maintain an attractive and compact appearance for the entire season. Clumps are easily divided in spring or early fall. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Drought tolerant once established.

Zone 3 to Zone 9

Conditions     Appearance    
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
  Partial Shade

Soil Type
  Normal
  Sandy
  Clay

Soil pH
  Acid
  Alkaline
  Neutral

Soil Moisture
  Average
  Dry

Care Level
  Easy

Foot Traffic
  Light

Rate of Spread
  Medium
Flower Colour

Blooming Time

Foliage Color
  Grey Green
  Silver

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Lawn Substitute
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Massed

Flower Head Size

Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches

Spread
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches



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