A gardening expert shares three stunning, drought-tolerant plants to keep your garden thriving as dry spells increase.

Stachys byzantina, or Lamb’s Ears, as it is commonly known, is classified as an herbaceous perennial. The botanical name, “Stachys,” a Greek word meaning “an ear of grain,” refers to the ...

A: Lambs' ears is known botanically as Stachys byzantina [STAH-kiss biz-en-TEE-nuh]. The specific epithet (the second part of the species name) is, in the case of this plant, a clue to where this ...

Stachys is one of the largest genera in the flowering plant family Laminaceae. There are over 300 species. Stachys byzantina is an aggressive re-seeder; almost a bit of a garden thug.

One such plant, a flowering ground cover called lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina), is a great pick for just this purpose. Originating from the Middle East, ...

Stachys byzantina or Lamb's Ears as they are affectionately known, are one of the toughest, low maintenance small perennials for our gardens. Their silver foliage forms a tight matting groundcover.

Stachys Big Ears, Giant Lamb’s Ears. Light: Full sun Height: 6-12 inches Spread: 12-24 inches USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Origin: Middle East An easy-to-grow-and-care-for perennial is Stachys Big ...

A: Lamb’s ear is Stachys byzantina, a popular ornamental plant with thick, furry silver-green leaves. Several species of Stachys have antibacterial activity against pathogens such as ...

Plant names: In a Sept. 27 Home story profiling two drought-tolerant gardens, the botanical name for lamb's ears should have been listed as Stachys byzantina instead of Stachys lamiaceae.

In the Garden Every year a new plant catches everyone’s attention, and this year the gardening buzz is all about Stachys “Bello Grigio.” The foliage of this unique lambs’ ears ...