Mighty Tuff®

Lamb's Ears 'Big Ears' 140MM

Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'

I am Lamb's Ears 'Big Ears'. My family originated from Turkey, Armenia and Iran.

Habit Groundcover - I'm soft!
Plant family Lamiaceae
I am a spreading mat-forming perennial herb with large soft woolly, silver grey foliage which resemble lambs ears from which my common name is derived. Young children love the soft felt like feel of my foliage. My variety rarely flowers with my foliage being the showstopper. My habit is sufficiently dense that it will outcompete weeds. I am excellent in borders, mass plantings and cottage gardens. I grow in full sun to part shade, but will become more dense in full sun. I tolerate a large variety of soils, including poor soils, but require it to be well-drained. I require little water once established, but will benefit from supplementary watering. To keep me looking at my best, remove any dead or damaged growth as needed.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My leaves, stems and flower spikes are covered in a soft woolly down that is pleasant to touch
Hardy I am ideal for use in rockeries, borders & cottage gardens
I am dense & am perfect for outcompeting weeds
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI will thrive in full sun to lightly shaded position
Height: 0.25m Width: 0.4m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I require little once established
I tolerate a large variety of soils as long as they are well drained
Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Silver Grey foliage
Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
Tips for success

Remove any dead & damaged growth as needed to keep me looking good

Suggested spacing: 0.3m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Ask your retailer for Lamb's Ears 'Big Ears' by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.
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Lamb's Ears 'Big Ears'

Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'

Mighty Tuff® · Southern Plants

Pot size: 140mm

Product code: STABIE14S

Barcode: 9319711059872

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.