Stachys is a genus of shrubs and annual or perennial herbs. The stems vary from 50–300 cm (20–120 in) tall, with simple, opposite, triangular leaves, 1–14 cm (0.4–5.5 in) long with serrate margins. In most species, the leaves are softly hairy.

2025年3月11日 · Lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) is a ground cover grown for its thick, fuzzy, silvery foliage that creates a softly textured mat in the garden. Lamb's ear is an easy, fast spreader, does best in full sun in most areas, and thrives in somewhat poor, slightly acidic soil.

With dark green leaves and bright purple-pink flowers, the distinctive Stachys cultivar ‘Hummelo’ (named in honor of a district in The Netherlands) makes a splash in any garden. There is considerable confusion about the nomenclature of this herbaceous perennial in …

Wood Betony 'Hummelo' (Stachys officinalis) is a wonderful perennial featuring hot pink flower spikes that emerge on stiff, square stems from a neat mound of glossy, dark green, heart-shaped, semi-evergreen leaves with scalloped edges.

Stachys is a large genus of shrubs and perennial plants which are easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or light shade. Two main Stachys varieties are grown in our gardens.

2023年10月27日 · Plant Characteristics: Stachys present soft, woolly leaves with spikes of small purple or pink flowers. Its tactile foliage and vibrant colors make it an inviting choice for gardeners. Ideal Growing Conditions: This plant thrives in well-draining soil in …

Stachys byzantina, known as lamb's ears, is grown primarily for its thick, soft, velvety, silver-gray leaves which typically form a rapidly spreading mat approximately 4-6" off the ground. Leaves are evergreen in warm climates, but will depreciate considerably in harsh winters.

Stachys. Botanical name: Stachys, Betonica . Common name: lamb's ear, betony. These low-growing perennial plants offer flower and foliage interest, making them ideal for the front of borders. They prefer sun and free-draining soils but are generally tough enough to …

Lamb's ear is a native to the rocky hills of Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. The genus name, Stachys, is Greek and comes from a word meaning "ear of corn." The epithet, byzantine, means "of classical Byzantine." Lamb's ear grows well in average, dry to medium, very well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Stachys byzantina (syn. S. lanata), the lamb's-ear [2] (lamb's ear) [3] or woolly hedgenettle, [4] is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to Armenia, Iran, and Turkey. [5] [6] It is cultivated throughout much of the temperate world as an ornamental plant, and is naturalised in some locations as an escapee from gardens.