Re: Stachys lanata/Lambs Ear

> HI, all, am wondering about the lambs ears....I just love it, and had 
> planted some in my garden last year, but it ended up getting all 
> squishy and trodden down.  I was told that it needed lots of sun and 
> dry conditions, and I have lots of shade, but I am hearing people here 
> say that they grow it successfully in shady areas....anyone have any 
> suggestions for me?  I would love to have some of this, since I truly 
> love the silvery gray and soft velvety leaves.  Thanks.

Hi Marilyn,

   The real key to keeping your lamb's ears perky and fuzzy is
   drainage and dryness.  Too much water usually makes them look
   all soggy and spread out because the center of the plant begins
   to rot.

   If you let them dry out, they should do fine in the shade.  If
   the amount of moisture that they receive can't be helped, you
   might want to amend the soil before you plant your next one. 
   Just mix in a heavy dose of builder's sand and mound up the soil
   a little higher where it will be growing.

   Bear in mind that they do tend to be a little less compact in
   the shade, no matter what you do.

Chris
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