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Stachys byzantina 'Countess Helene von Stein'

Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina is also known as 'Big Ears', as the fuzzy silver leaves are larger, greener and more heat tolerant than traditional Lamb's Ear. 'Countess Helene von Stein' makes a nice foliage clump, rarely flowers and does not melt out in summer heat.


  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Tall:12 Inches
  • Wide:12-18 Inches
  • Spacing:12-18 Inches

Flower Color
• Lavender
Foliage Color
• Silver
Best Usage
• Specimen
Soil Moisture Preference
• Dry
Wildlife
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Growth Rate
• Medium