lamb's ears

Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron') is a drought tolerant plant, but they will thrive with regular, consistent watering. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. Generally, the plant should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the weather and the size of your plant container. If conditions are hot and dry, the plant may require more frequent watering. In the spring and summer months, water deeply but infrequently so that the entire root ball is saturated. In the fall and winter when the plant is dormant, you may water less frequently; however, keep an eye on the soil moisture so that it does not completely dry out.

Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron') thrive in full sun to partial shade. Planting the Lamb's ears in an area that offers full sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon is ideal. Morning sunlight is bright but usually cool and this is an ideal time for plants to start the day with photosynthesis and energy production. Eight to 12 hours of sun each day should be enough to keep your lamb's ears healthy and lush.

Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron') is an ideal plant for adding texture to container gardens and borders. It can be easily pruned throughout the growing season to maintain its desired bushy habit and best possible form. To encourage compact growth and keep the foliage lush, it is recommended to pinch off the stem tips when the plant is young. This will help to encourage more branching and a fuller, bushier habit. Once the plant has more substantially grown, you can use scissors to prune off any shoots that have become too tall. Regular pruning throughout the season will result in a well-shaped compact plant. It is also beneficial to deadhead faded blooms as they appear, as this will generate new blooms and prevent them from going to seed. To do this, simply prune off any spent blooms with scissors or your fingertips. Annual pruning can be done in spring if desired. Shearing back any overgrown stems and branches in a rounded shape should remedy and help maintain a more compact and desirable growth habit. Overall, proper pruning of lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron') will promote a healthy and attractive development during the growing season with minimal effort.