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Perennial · Lamiaceae family

Lamb's ear

Stachys byzantina

Full sun to part shade 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in × 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in Flowers June–July to −90 °F
Flower colors Click a color

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
Size11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in
spacing 13 in
FlowersJune–July
PlantingApril–May
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averagenot fussy about soil

Watering

drought tolerant once establisheddo not waterlogless when it rains

Frost

−90 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ inspread 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in
11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in× spread 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in

Plant 13 in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: nothing to do — the next job is in April.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June–July · pink or purple

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: April–May

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March–May

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
balanced fertilizercompost or mulch
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and stems.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Airy planting, enough space between plants.
    • Do not wet the leaves.
    • In fall, remove fallen diseased leaves (reduces spores in spring).
  2. By hand as soon as the first symptoms appearRemove and destroy affected leaves; do not compost.
  3. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only after cultural measuresOnly minimal and targeted use; a product authorized in your country against powdery mildew.
Powdery mildewsdisease · from spring onwards

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and stems.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Airy planting, enough space between plants.
    • Do not wet the leaves.
    • In fall, remove fallen diseased leaves (reduces spores in spring).
  2. By hand as soon as the first symptoms appearRemove and destroy affected leaves; do not compost.
  3. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only after cultural measuresOnly minimal and targeted use; a product authorized in your country against powdery mildew.
More about this problem

Stem, leaf and crown rot

disease

What you will see

Leaves and crown turn brown and rot in damp conditions.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Free-draining soil; do not bury the crown.
    • Do not wet the leaves; airy planting.
  2. By hand once noticedRemove rotting leaves and stems.
Stem, leaf and crown rotdisease

What you will see

Leaves and crown turn brown and rot in damp conditions.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Free-draining soil; do not bury the crown.
    • Do not wet the leaves; airy planting.
  2. By hand once noticedRemove rotting leaves and stems.
Sources (3)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

Scotch heather

Scotch heather

3⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in
✓flowers July–October
✓taller — for the back
showy stonecrop

showy stonecrop

11¾ in–1 ft 7⅝ in
✓flowers August–October
✓taller — for the back
moss phlox

moss phlox

3⅞ in–5⅞ in
✓flowers April–May
✓lower — for the front

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does lamb's ear flower?

In June–July; the flowers are pink or purple.

Does lamb's ear tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does lamb's ear need?

At maturity 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in wide and 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in tall; recommended spacing 13 in.

Powdery mildews — what can you do?

Airy planting, enough space between plants. Remove and destroy affected leaves; do not compost.

Stem, leaf and crown rot — what can you do?

Free-draining soil; do not bury the crown. Remove rotting leaves and stems.

Sources (17) Checked 24 October 2026

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