Lamb’s ear ‘Big Ears’ (Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’)

Lamb’s ear ‘Big Ears’ (Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as lamb’s ear ‘Big Ears’.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: lamb’s ear ‘Big Ears’
Scientific name: Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover, Hedging & Screens
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Lamb’s ear ‘Big Ears’ (Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons