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Butterflies and hummingbird attractant Stachys byzantina... plant photo image coming
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Stachys Byzantina
(Lamb's Ear, Woolly Betony, Woolly Hedge Nettle ) |
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint)
Origin: Native to Northern Turkey, Southern Iran and Southern
Caucasus Mountain region
Light: Full sun/Sun-part shade
Height: 6-12"
Spread: 12-15"
Blooms: Fragrant, small, lilac-pink spikes, in late Spring
Foliage: Soft, fuzzy,
silver-gray, velvety, ear-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, tolerate poor soil
Water: Requires little water
Propagation: Seeds, divisions
Uses: Border plant for taller Summer perennials, helps prevent
soil erosion, makes a good groundcover for Spring bulbs.
Caution: Can be invasive
Comments: Stachys byzantina or Lamb's Ear or Woolly Betony or
Woolly Hedge Nettle is an easy to grow low-maintenance perennial with
interesting foliage. This plant attracts bumble bees, butterflies
and hummingbirds. It is a rapid spreader so deadhead if you do not
want any volunteer plants. Flower stalks can be used in dried
flower arrangements. Trim them back in Spring.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 1-10 |
