Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Lamb's ear 'Silver Carpet' (Stachys byzantina) is an upright, runner-forming perennial that forms purple flowers arranged in whorls from June to July. Its egg-shaped, hairy leaves are silver-grey. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Lamb's ear 'Silver Carpet' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Stachys lanata, Stachys olympica.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lamb's ear 'Silver Carpet' are silver-grey, egg-shaped and hairy.

Frost hardiness
The Lamb's ear 'Silver Carpet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Lamb's ear 'Silver Carpet' sets beautiful accents together with: Pyrenean aster, bluish spurge, yucca, rose, spurge, lavender.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' forms purple flowers arranged in whorls from June.

Use
Bee pasture, rose garden, group planting, rock garden