Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein'

Wonderful for children's gardens, Stacys 'Helen von Stein' or 'Big Ears' has leaves that are velvety soft, greenish-silver, and shaped like lamb's ears. This variety's leaves are double the size of regular lamb's ears and is non-flowering, but sometimes sends up a few small flower stalks. More tolerant of heat and humidity than other varieties but benefits from afternoon shade in hot climates.

One special type of bee known as the Wool Carder Bee collects the fuzz off of the Lamb's-Ears leaves to use for making nests in decayed wood.

Lamb's Ear Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in full sun. Must have good drainage. Rake in the spring to remove dead foliage.