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Plant Profiles / Lamb's ear
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Lamb's ear
Stachys byzantina · Lamb's ears
Soft, furry, silver leaves that beg to be touched.
Full sunLight
WeeklyWater
Very easyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Full sun
ShadeFull sun
Sun.
Water
Weekly
DryWet
Let dry.
Humidity
Low
LowHigh
Dry.
Temperature
-25–35°C (-13–95°F)
CoolWarm
Hardy.
Growth
Moderate
SlowFast
30 cm.
Soil
Gritty
LeanRich
Free-draining.
Fertiliser
None
RarelyOften
Skip.
Pet safety
Non-toxic
SafeToxic
Safe.
About this plant
From Turkey and Iran. Loves sun and dry soil.
Best spots
Sunny pots and edges.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Stachys byzantina |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Origin | Turkey & Iran |
| Plant type | Perennial |
| Mature size | 30 cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Foliage | Furry silver |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Propagation | Division |
Seasonal care calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Active growth
Tidy
Active growthTidy
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Rot | Wet. |
| Mush | Humidity. |
| Leggy | Shade. |
| Flower stems | Cut. |
| Spreading | Divide. |
Common questions
Touchable?
Yes.
Pets?
Safe.
Water?
Little.
Pots?
Yes.
