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Rosemary thrives in sunny spots and brings year-round structure to the garden, making it a versatile choice for a calm, ...
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, ...
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 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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Probably the most inviting bathroom tissue alternative is lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), native to Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. The thick and furry leaves of this species are without compare in ...
Arboretum Spotlight: Hidalgo stachys has felt-like leaves and smells like 7-Up. It's another water-wise addition to Sacramento gardens recommended by the UC Davis Arboretum. Ellen Zagory This is ...