Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' – Lamb's Ears

Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' – Lamb's Ears, Woolly Betony

A stunning perennial perfect for borders, edging, and ground cover! This exceptional plant features soft, silvery-gray woolly foliage that creates a delightful sensory experience in your garden. This non-flowering or seldom-flowering variety maintains a neat, carpet-like appearance without the tall flower stalks, making it ideal for formal borders and edging. With its exceptional drought tolerance, deer resistance, and ability to thrive in coastal conditions, this reliable performer is perfect for low-maintenance landscapes and does well under high branching oaks. The velvety texture and silvery color provide year-round visual interest and contrast in the garden.

Key Features:

• Perennial
• Drought tolerant and deer resistant – perfect for low-maintenance gardens
• Tolerates coastal conditions
• Soft, silvery-gray woolly foliage
• Seldom flowers – maintains neat carpet-like appearance
• Does well under high branching oaks
• Excellent for borders, edging, and ground cover
• Velvety texture adds sensory interest
• Year-round silvery foliage provides contrast

Growing Details:
Height: 1-1.5 feet | Spread: 2 feet
Exposure: Sun to part shade | Water: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5