Mighty Tuff®
Stachys byzantina Lambs ear 140MM
Stachys byzantina ‘Lambs ear’ – 140MM
(Not currently available to be ordered)
I am Lamb’s Ear. My family originated from Turkey, Armenia and Iran
| I am a spreading mat-forming perennial herb with soft woolly, silver grey foliage which resemble lambs ears from which my common name is derived. During summer I produce numerous upright lavender flower spikes attract bees and beneficial insects. My habit is sufficiently dense that it will out compete weeds. I am an excellent in borders and general planting. Young children love the soft felt like feel of my foliage. |
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Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun) |
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Height: 0.6m Width: 1m (Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.6m Width: 0.6m) |
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I tolerate dryness and require minimal water once established |
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Great For Pots/Contain |
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Hardy I am ideal for exposed locations and coastal planting. I tolerate most soils but enjoy good drainage |
| I am popular and will make you happy because… |
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Hardy I am ideal for use in rockeries, borders and low maintenance gardens |
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I produce numerous lavender flower spikes from spring and through summer |
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My leaves, stems and flower spikes are covered in a soft woolly down that is pleasant to touch |
- Plant me:
- in pots and other containers
- in garden beds and general landscaping
| Tips for success… |
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Cut back my dead flowers and fertilise for best results |
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Plant me 60cm apart |
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100% Recyclable Pot and Label Most pots and labels made from 100% recycled polypropylene |
| Plant family: Lamiaceae |
| Other names: Stachys lanata, Stachys olympica |
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The Mighty Tuff® plant range features medium to large garden bushes that are hardy, low maintenance and thrive in harsh conditions.
They are ideal for planting along front and side fences, producing a great hedge or screen. All plant varieties have lovely green foliage, with some producing bursts of colourful flowers.
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- Low maintenance plants
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- Medium to large bushes (up to 3m)
Plants in this collection include:
Lomandra
Hebe
Succulents
Agapanthus
Dianellas
Also including:
Dietis, Diosmas, Nandina and many more.
Available in 140mm, 180mm and 200mm pots