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    • Photo of Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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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.

    By: Native Sons

    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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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Stachys byzantina

    aka Lamb's Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10"-18"

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • occasional
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    Betonica macrantha

    aka Stachys grandiflora, Stachys macrantha, Stachys spicata, Big Betony

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Stachys chamissonis

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 2'-8'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
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    Stachys albotomentosa

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Stachys albotomentosa flower by Avant Gardens
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