10-count tray of 1-quart pots of Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear groundcover. Velvety soft silver leaves form a rapidly spreading mat. Rarely flowers. Grown in zones 4-8.
Silver Carpet' Lamb'S Ear
Silver Carpet lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet') is a low-growing perennial that is known for its soft, silvery foliage. It is a popular choice for landscaping because it is relatively easy to care for and has a long growing season.
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear Plant
Silver Carpet lamb's ear can grow to be 6-12 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. It has a dense, spreading habit and is covered in soft, fuzzy leaves that are silvery-gray in color. The leaves are evergreen, meaning they stay green all year round.
Silver Carpet lamb's ear prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat. Silver Carpet lamb's ear can be propagated by division or cuttings.
To care for a Silver Carpet lamb's ear, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plant in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plant lightly in the late winter to remove any dead or diseased leaves.
Silver Carpet lamb's ear is a beautiful and versatile addition to any landscape. It can be used as a groundcover, in rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It is also a popular choice for container gardening.
Here are some tips for incorporating Silver Carpet lamb's ear into your landscape:
- Plant Silver Carpet lamb's ear in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Space the plants 18-24 inches apart, depending on the desired spread.
- Water the plants regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the plants in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the plants lightly in the late winter to remove any dead or diseased leaves.
Enjoy the beauty and softness of Silver Carpet lamb's ear!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
