Stachys ‘Lamb’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Stachys ‘Lamb’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Stachys ‘Lamb’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: Summer (June–August)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a beautifully textured hardy perennial prized for its striking silvery-grey, soft and woolly foliage. This low-growing, mat-forming plant adds a wonderful tactile element to any garden and is a popular choice for borders, edging, ground cover and sensory gardens. In summer, upright flower spikes emerge bearing small pinkish-purple blooms that are attractive to pollinators.
This set includes 3 or 6 established Stachys byzantina plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, ready to plant straight into borders, beds or containers. These are low maintenance, drought-tolerant perennials that thrive in a range of garden conditions and establish quickly once planted.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Stachys byzantina |
| Growth habit | Low-growing, Mat-forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | Summer (June–August) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators |
| Best for | Ground Cover, Borders, Edging, Sensory Gardens, Rockeries, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Stachys ‘Lamb’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from summer (june–august). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Stachys ‘Lamb’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.