Stachys ‘Byzantina Lamb's Ear’ — Hardy Evergreen Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Stachys ‘Byzantina Lamb's Ear’ — Hardy Evergreen Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Stachys ‘Byzantina Lamb's Ear’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering june to august. 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 evergreen perennial
- Mature size: 30–45 cm × 30–60 cm
- Flowering: June to August (pink-purple flower spikes)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a beloved hardy perennial prized for its wonderfully soft, silvery-grey woolly foliage. This low-growing, mat-forming plant makes an excellent ground cover, gently spreading to create dense carpets of velvety leaves that are irresistible to touch. In summer, upright flower spikes emerge bearing small whorls of pink-purple blooms, adding subtle colour and attracting pollinators to the garden.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Stachys byzantina is a wonderfully drought-tolerant and low-maintenance perennial. It is perfectly suited to border edging, gravel gardens, rockeries, sensory gardens and dry planting schemes. The striking silver foliage provides beautiful contrast when planted alongside darker-leaved or brightly flowering companion plants.
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 |
| Mature size | 30–45 cm × 30–60 cm |
| Growth habit | Low-growing, mat-forming ground cover |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates poor and dry soils |
| Watering | Low once established; avoid overwatering and waterlogged conditions |
| Flowering | June to August (pink-purple flower spikes) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Ground Cover, Border Edging, Gravel Gardens, Rockeries, Sensory Gardens, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Stachys ‘Byzantina Lamb's Ear’ 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 june to august (pink-purple flower spikes). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Stachys ‘Byzantina Lamb's Ear’ 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.