Lambs Ears – Eagleridge Seeds

Description

Stachys byzantina

Lambs ears arenative to central Eurasia. This drought-tolerant perennial is loved by the bees. It spreads as a nice clump by its roots and is easy to manage. Right at home in a rock garden or perennial border. Beautiful silver fuzzy thick foliage has oval leaves, hence the common nameBunny Ears.The multiple stems are 2 feet tall and filled with tiny mauve flowers in summer. Used historically to staunch woods as the leaves are anti-bacterial. The leaves have been used by indigenous cultures for baby diapers. Dried leaves are infused for tea, to treat colds, and for throat issues.
Easy care and easy to plant, sow seeds directly in spring, cover them lightly, or start in pots to transplant out.Approx. 20 seeds