lamb's ears

Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina 'Striped Phantom') are drought-tolerant, so they don't require a lot of water. Water the plants deeply, about once per week, ensuring the soil has time to dry out between waterings. During hot summer months, the plant may need to be watered more frequently. Finally, if the plants get too dry, a deep soaking may be necessary.

Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina 'Striped Phantom') do best with full sun, or at least 6-7 hours of direct light per day. Lamb's ears should have their sun exposure in the morning to midday, when the sun is not at its strongest, as they can potentially suffer from sunburn or other sun-related damage with too much hot, afternoon sunshine. If your lamb's ears become a bit stretched out looking, it may indicate that it is not getting enough sunlight and this plant may benefit from more direct sun.

Pruning for Lamb's Ears (Stachys byzantina 'Striped Phantom') is best done in early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead or damaged stems and thin out dense clusters of foliage to promote air circulation. Pruning the plant can also help to keep it under control and encourage a fuller, denser growth habit. If more aggressive pruning is required, cutting stems back by 1-third or even up to 2-thirds of their height can help to promote new growth and keep the plant looking its best. It is important to avoid pruning more than 1-third of the stems at once as this could damage the plant.