Re: Stachys lanata/Lambs Ear

I was on a garden tour last week and saw a yellowish leaved stachys.
I was wonderful looking.
Heather on Vancouver Island

>>Can anyone tell me a little bit about a plant called Lamb's ears.
>>My friend just gave me cutting out of her yard. I tried to find some
>>info online, but the plant was listed a a perennial and on another
>>list as a weed.
>>Carolann
>>Zone 6
>
>Carolann,
>
>I grew lambs ear from seed several years ago. It is thriving (prefers full
>sun) in sun and shade. It puts up with a lot of abuse from rabbits gnawing
>and children rubbing it. I love the fuzzy touch and the beautiful silvery
>green leaves. It is indeed a perennial and definitely NOT a weed. It makes
>a wonderful border as it grows to about 8" tall. The flowers spike up to
>about a foot tall. I have not dried the leaves, but have heard that they
>look beautiful in dried arrangements. Hope this helps.
>
>Sandy in KY (zone 6)
>
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