Stachys Helen Von Stein, Big Ears

Common names	Stachys Helen Von Stein, Big Ears, Lamb's Ear
Latin name	Stachys byzanantina
Life cycle	Perennial
Height	10"
Space	14" apart
Bloom	July through September
Light	Full sun
Soil	Well-drained
Zone	Zone 4
Feature	Drought tolerant, Xeriscape

Use:
Lamb's ear is a low, tufted plant grown for its wooly, silvery white foliage. It makes an eye-catching accent, particularly on moonlit nights. It owrks well as an edging for the perennial border or along a path in order to make it easier to see at night. labm's ears look crisp and clean all season and make a superb companion under roses. Foliage can be used in fresh or dried floral arrangements. The cut stems are weak until swelled with water.

Culture:
The plant is long-lived, but is usually neat and restrained in its growth. In wet soil the plant may suffer root and crown rot. Divide the plant to rejuvenate it after 4 or 5 years.

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