Re: Stachys lanata/Lambs Ear

>>I have not dried the leaves, but have heard that
>>they look beautiful in dried arrangements. Hope this helps.
>>Sandy in KY (zone 6)
>
>Hi Sandy (and friends)
>I HAVE dried all parts of Lambs ears, and they are gorgeous.  Even those
>flower stalks, that not everyone enjoys, dry beautifully and add interest
>to dried arrangements.  The leaves are a bit brittle when dried, and
>react to the house moisture more than other flowers I have dried, but in
>delicate wreaths and arrangements placed out of traffic areas, it is
>wonderful.  My favorite companion to it are dried dark pink peony
>flowers.
>
>Happy growing.
>
>Pat
>Pat-Mitchell@juno.com
>zone 5 SE WI

Pat,

I'm glad to hear from someone who has dried them. How do you do it? Flat or
hang upside-down or what? Do they remain fuzzy after drying? Also, how well
do they keep their color?

TIA,

Sandy in KY (zone 6)


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