Botanical Name: Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'
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Common Name: Silver Carpet Lamb's Ears  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver, White

 

Bark Color

White

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear is an improve selection of the species. It has silver-grey foliage which appears whitish due to soft, woolly hairs on leaves. Stems are white. Tall spires of purple flowers appear in early summer, though this plant is best known for its foliage. Both flowers and foliage are nice in floral arrangements. Foliage stands to about 6 to 8 inches tall, with a spread of 18 to 24 inches. Flower stems may reach 12 to 18 inches. Useful as a groundcover or to soften the edge of a walkway, though it does not tolerate foot traffic.