Silvery Velvety Leaves
Produces soft, thick, woolly leaves with a distinctive silver-gray appearance.
Silver Foliage Lamb's Ears Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Silver Foliage Lamb's Ears Seeds
Silver Foliage Lamb's Ears, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is an ornamental perennial plant admired for its soft, velvety silver-gray leaves and attractive foliage. Its thick, woolly leaves create a beautiful textured appearance in garden borders, rock gardens, pathways, and containers. During summer, mature plants can produce upright flower spikes with small pink to purple flowers. Lamb's Ear is valued for its drought tolerance, spreading growth habit, and distinctive silver foliage.
Silver-Gray Foliage
Velvety Leaves
Perennial Plant
Ornamental Groundcover
Key Features
Attractive Flower Spikes
Mature plants produce upright flower spikes with delicate pink to purple blooms.
Drought-Tolerant Growth
Develops good drought tolerance once established and prefers well-drained growing conditions.
Spreading Groundcover
Forms attractive foliage clusters that can spread through creeping stems and rooted sections.
Product Highlights
Distinctive silver-gray foliage
Soft, woolly leaf texture
Pink to purple summer flowers
Perennial ornamental plant
Suitable for rock gardens
Ideal for garden borders
Low-water requirements once established
Attractive spreading growth habit
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Stachys byzantina |
| Common Name | Lamb's Ear; Woolly Woundwort; Silver Lamb's Ear |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Perennial Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, spreading, and mat-forming |
| Foliage Color | Silver-gray to silvery green |
| Flower Color | Pink to purplish pink |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 4–8, depending on growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer |
| Sowing Depth | Surface sow or cover very lightly |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–20 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 68–72°F (20–22°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, sandy, or moderately fertile soil |
| Watering Needs | Low to moderate; avoid excessive moisture |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 9–18 inches |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 12–24 inches or more |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 inches |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a seed tray or small container with drainage holes. Fill it with a light, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Choose a seed tray or small container with drainage holes. Fill it with a light, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the small seeds over the soil surface and press them gently. Cover very lightly or leave uncovered according to the seed supplier's instructions.
Scatter the small seeds over the soil surface and press them gently. Cover very lightly or leave uncovered according to the seed supplier's instructions.
Step 3: Maintain Germination Conditions
Keep the growing medium lightly moist and maintain temperatures around 68–72°F (20–22°C). Germination generally takes 7–20 days.
Keep the growing medium lightly moist and maintain temperatures around 68–72°F (20–22°C). Germination generally takes 7–20 days.
Step 4: Provide Adequate Light
Place young seedlings in a bright location. Provide sufficient sunlight and good airflow to encourage healthy foliage development.
Place young seedlings in a bright location. Provide sufficient sunlight and good airflow to encourage healthy foliage development.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Transplant established seedlings into well-drained garden soil. Water regularly during establishment and reduce watering once plants become established.
Transplant established seedlings into well-drained garden soil. Water regularly during establishment and reduce watering once plants become established.
Add Soft Silver Beauty with Lamb's Ears
Bring unique texture and attractive silver-gray foliage to your garden with Silver Foliage Lamb's Ears Seeds. These ornamental perennials are suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, pathways, and landscape displays. With plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, and moderate watering, Lamb's Ear can create beautiful foliage coverage and seasonal floral interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover useful information about Lamb's Ear seed germination, silver foliage, and plant care.
How do you grow Lamb's Ear from seeds?
Sow Lamb's Ear seeds on the surface of a well-drained seed-starting mix and cover them very lightly if required by the supplier. Maintain temperatures around 68–72°F (20–22°C), keep the medium lightly moist, and provide bright light after germination.
Why are Lamb's Ear leaves soft and silver-colored?
Lamb's Ear leaves are covered with dense, fine, woolly hairs called trichomes. These hairs create the characteristic soft, velvety texture and silvery-gray appearance that make the plant popular in ornamental gardens.
Does Lamb's Ear spread quickly in garden beds?
Yes, Lamb's Ear can gradually spread through creeping stems that develop roots where they touch the soil. It can form attractive groundcover clusters in suitable conditions. Divide or trim plants when necessary to maintain the desired garden space.