{"product_id":"col-1l-sta-byz","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Stachys Byzantina ‘Lamb’s Ear’ Hardy Evergreen Perennial Plants, Low Maintenance, Border Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a beautifully textured hardy perennial prized for its striking silvery-grey, soft and woolly foliage. This low-growing, mat-forming plant adds a wonderful tactile element to any garden and is a popular choice for borders, edging, ground cover and sensory gardens. In summer, upright flower spikes emerge bearing small pinkish-purple blooms that are attractive to pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set includes 3 established Stachys byzantina plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, ready to plant straight into borders, beds or containers. These are low maintenance, drought-tolerant perennials that thrive in a range of garden conditions and establish quickly once planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 3 or 6 established Stachys byzantina plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as 1 litre root-ball, garden ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSoft, silvery-grey woolly foliage with excellent ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProduces upright spikes of pinkish-purple flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for borders, edging, ground cover, sensory gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stachys byzantina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamb's Ear, Woolly Hedgenettle, Donkey's Ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm × 30–60 cm (flower spikes may reach up to 60 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, Mat-forming Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground Cover, Borders, Edging, Sensory Gardens, Rockeries, Containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; tolerates poor and dry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Semi-evergreen Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery-grey, Soft, Densely Woolly Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny to partially shaded position in well-drained soil. Stachys byzantina is highly tolerant of dry conditions once established and requires very little ongoing care. Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to encourage fresh foliage growth. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and prevent overcrowding. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils as this can cause the woolly foliage to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Stachys byzantina plants (1 litre root-ball each)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e Plants are supplied as established root-ball specimens and may vary slightly in size and shape depending on the time of year. Foliage is semi-evergreen and may die back partially in harsh winters before returning strongly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":57684087505270,"sku":"COL-1L-STA-BYZX3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":57684087538038,"sku":"COL-1L-STA-BYZX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-1l-sta-byz","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}