Lamb’s ear forms a soft, silver-green carpet of woolly leaves, giving low borders, paths and containers a strong foliage contrast through the growing season.
- Height
- 30–46 cm / 1–1.5 ft
- Spread
- 30–46 cm / 1–1.5 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Flowering
- Summer
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 4a–9b
Planting
Choose sun or partial shade and very well-drained, dry to moderately moist soil. In hot regions, some afternoon shade or a sloping site can help.
Care
Avoid overwatering or repeatedly wetting the leaves. Divide clumps about every two to four years if needed; removing flower spikes can keep the foliage display compact.
Before planting: Humidity and excessive rain can cause leaf rot. Stems can root as they spread, so watch the edges.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Lamb's ear: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Dilys' geranium: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Bearberry: Walter Siegmund · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
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