Silky Fleece Groundcover is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that grows in zones 4-9. It's grown naturally and reaches a size of 6-12 inches.
Stachys Byzantina Silky Fleece
Stachys byzantina Silky Fleece, also known as lamb's ears, is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial plant. It is known for its soft, silvery foliage that resembles lamb's wool. The plant produces spikes of lavender flowers in the summer, but the foliage is the main attraction.
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Stachys Byzantina Silky Fleece is a relatively compact plant, growing to about 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions.
Stachys Byzantina Silky Fleece is a low-maintenance plant. It requires very little water, especially once established. It is also relatively pest and disease free. However, it is important to remove any dead or diseased foliage to prevent the spread of disease.
Stachys Byzantina Silky Fleece is a beautiful and versatile plant that is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and containers. It is also attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Stachys Byzantina Silky Fleece:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to promote rebloom.
- Divide every few years to maintain vigor.
Enjoy the beautiful silvery foliage and lavender flowers of Stachys Byzantina Silky Fleece in your garden!
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.
Growing Zones: 4-11 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 2-3 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Partial |
| Mature Width: | 1-2 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Pelargonium citronellum |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
