Stachys byzantina 'Countess Helen Von Stein'

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Lambs' earsPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Silver

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lambs' ears is a well-known ground-covering perennial, grown for its soft, woolly foliage. Plants are particularly attractive to the solitary wool carder bee, Anthidium manicatum, which cards the fine hairs from the leaves to use as nesting material.

Also known as 'Big Ears', Stachys byzantina 'Countess Helen von Stein' has particularly large leaves, up to 25cm long. Its inconspicuous pink flowers appear in June and July, although they're partially concealed by silvery stems and buds with a felty texture. Once established, Stachys byzantina 'Countess Helen von Stein' is reasonably drought-tolerant, making this a good choice for a dry sunny border or gravel garden. To propagate, divide plants as soon as growth starts in spring.

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Stachys ‘Countess helen von stein’ and wildlife

Stachys ‘Countess helen von stein’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Stachys ‘Countess helen von stein’ poisonous?

Stachys ‘Countess helen von stein’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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