Lambs Ears. A mat-forming perennial with grey-green leaves, densely white-woolly. Erect woolly stems of purple-pink flowers, forming clusters like cotton-wool balls along the stem. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Stachys byzantina ‘Cotton Boll’
A mat-forming perennial with grey-green leaves, densely white-woolly. Erect woolly stems of purple-pink flowers, forming clusters like cotton-wool balls along the stem.
Additional information
| Generic | Stachys |
|---|---|
| Species | byzantina |
| Varietry | 'Cotton Boll' |
| Common Name | Lambs Ears |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
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