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Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear
Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'
Lamb's Ear
In stock · from $14.99
Thick, soft, velvety, silver leaves form a rapidly spreading mat approximately 4-5" tall. Leaves are evergreen in milder winters. This species rarely produces flower spikes.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-16.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear get?
About <6" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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