Woolly Hedgenettle
Stachys byzantina
Also listed as Stachys lanata, Stachys olympica
Also known as Lamb's-ear, Lamb's-ears, Woolly Betony
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A soft-textured perennial with woolly silver-gray foliage and small purple-pink flower spikes. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and is excellent for borders, rock gardens, or edging.
Why grow it
Stachys byzantina offers reliable foliage interest where many ornamental perennials struggle in hot, dry sites with poor soil. Its fine silvery texture and compact growth distinguish it from coarser border plants, making it useful for layering color and structure in xeriscape designs. The modest flower spikes provide secondary interest without dominating the planting composition.
Watch out for
In humid climates or poorly drained soils, the woolly foliage can trap moisture and encourage fungal issues, requiring careful site selection and soil amendment. Deadheading spent flower spikes helps maintain plant vigor, though plants tend to spread gradually and may need periodic division to prevent overcrowding neighboring plantings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Turkey and the Caucasus
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A soft-textured perennial with woolly silver-gray foliage and small purple-pink flower spikes. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and is excellent for borders, rock gardens, or edging.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Woolly Hedgenettle grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Stachys byzantina offers reliable foliage interest where many ornamental perennials struggle in hot, dry sites with poor soil. Its fine silvery texture and compact growth distinguish it from coarser border plants, making it useful for layering color and structure in xeriscape designs. The modest flower spikes provide secondary interest without dominating the planting composition.
Watch out for
In humid climates or poorly drained soils, the woolly foliage can trap moisture and encourage fungal issues, requiring careful site selection and soil amendment. Deadheading spent flower spikes helps maintain plant vigor, though plants tend to spread gradually and may need periodic division to prevent overcrowding neighboring plantings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Lamiaceae
Native Range
Turkey and the Caucasus
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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