Silky Fleece Lamb's Ear
Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece'
- Guaranteed locally grown
- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
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Pickup in 3-5 business days from our Switchyard in Chamblee
(Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm - 3708 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA)
Silky Fleece Lamb's Ear is a delicate fine-textured perennial grown for its thick, soft velvety silver-green foliage that form a mat above the ground. Rarely flowers. Grows best with afternoon shade in southern climates and dry to medium well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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- 0.5' |
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0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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5 - 8 |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to leaf spot and root rot in humid areas or overly moist soils; do not overwater. It can be an aggressive spreader in ideal conditions.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Periwinkle, Bugleweed, Sweet Woodruff
IMAGE: Photo by cskk, Lamb's ears.
