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Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

Also Known As

  • Lamb's Ears

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 5"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' plant details

Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 36 IN - wide, 0 - 5 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact selection to 5" high with a 3' spread forming a tidy dense mound. Silver leaves are slightly smaller than the species. Full sun or part shade with moderate to occasional water. Hardy to 0F.

Gardening facts about Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' plant

How to Grow Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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