Species lamb's ears
pink-purple flowers with gray-green foliage

lamb's ears

Stachys byzantina 'Fuzzy Wuzzy'

Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina 'Fuzzy Wuzzy') is an attractive ornamental plant with velvety silver gray leaves and fluffy spikes of small, pink-purple flowers. It's perfect for low-maintenance gardens, rockeries or growing in containers. It's hardy and fast-growing, and is a great choice for adding texture and softness to any landscape. The fuzzy foliage can be used as a ground cover, and it is deer-resistant, so it's perfect for rural areas. It’s tolerant of hot and cold weather, and does best in full sun, with occasional watering necessary to keep the foliage looking its best.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Offsets

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Lavender Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina 'Fuzzy Wuzzy') should be watered evenly and deeply about twice per week during the growing season. Soil should be allowed to dry out a bit between waterings. During hot, dry spells water more often, about every 3-4 days, to keep the soil lightly moist. In cooler climates during winter months when growth slows, water only when the soil begins to feel dry. Over-watering can cause the plant to become leggy and floppy, so make sure to monitor the amount of moisture in the soil.

sunlight

Lamb's ears (Stachys byzantina 'Fuzzy Wuzzy') require full sunlight for its ideal growth. Specifically, this plant species needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight during the day. In order to ensure that your Lamb's ears enjoys optimal health and growth, it is best to give these plants full sun during the morning and early afternoon hours. The more sunlight the plant gets, the more vibrant and lush its foliage will be. Make sure to avoid placing these plants in shaded locations that receive less than 6 hours of direct sunlight. Additionally, make sure to protect this plant from harsh midday sunlight and diffuse it with a shade cloth when needed.

pruning

Lambs ears (Stachys byzantina ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy’) should be lightly pruned in mid-spring. Pruning helps to promote fresh growth and keep the plant compact. To prune, trim back the faded flower stems and lightly shape the plant, taking care not to remove more than 1-third of the foliage. Pruning can also be done during fall months, however, this should be done with caution to avoid damaging the new growth.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Stachys byzantina 'Fuzzy Wuzzy' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Stachys byzantina 'Fuzzy Wuzzy' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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