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Lamb's Ear
Stachys lavandulifolia
Lamb's Ear
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Slow creeping cousin to Lamb's ear that makes low mats of soft, attractive foliage with incredibly flossy clusters of pink trumpets in late spring-early summer that look like cotton candy. Superior selection of a Turkish wildflower. Prefers well drained soils. A Plant Select introduction for 2020.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Lamb's Ear get?
About 6-12" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Lamb's Ear need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Lamb's Ear need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Lamb's Ear grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. 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.
Is Lamb's Ear deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Lamb's Ear in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy 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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