perennial · design plant record

Stachys byzantina

Lamb’s ear

Silver, soft-textured foliage for a draining border edge.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.46 m (1–1.5 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.46 m (1–1.5 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment

Source-reported USDA zones

4–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Well-drained soil, with space for air around the woolly foliage.

Wet, humid conditions can spoil foliage; this is not a candidate for a soggy shade bed.

Keep the care in the decision

Remove damaged leaves and spent flower stems; divide spreading clumps as needed.

Origin & safety checks

Krym, Northern Turkey to Northern Iran. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Pet safety and edible uses are not assessed; verify the exact botanical name with a suitable local authority.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.