Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Lamb's Ears Seeds
Lamb's Ears Seeds
Our own farm-grown Lamb’s Ears (Stachys byzantina) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (85+ seeds)
Common Names
Lamb's Ears, Woolly Hedgenettle
Botanical Name
Stachys byzantina (Synonyms Stachys lanata and Stachys olympica)
Plant Family
Lamiaceae
Native Range
Middle East
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Habit
Lovely downy soft leaves are low growing to 6" tall, and spreading by rhizomes. The plants send up multitudes of 2 to 3ft tall spikes sporting small purple flowers in whorls around the stems.
Sun/Soil
Full sun and well-drained soil.
Germination/Sowing
The seeds germinate easily and are best sown in flats in the spring and then transplanted out once they are big enough.
Growing/Care
Plants are herbaceous and can be cut back in fall time. Very drought tolerant. Does not seem to self-seed.
Harvesting
The aerial parts can be harvested in summer.
Culinary Uses
None known.
Medicinal Uses
Lamb’s ears contain astringent compounds that make it useful for halting bleeding and to speed wound healing. The downy leaves have been used as natural bandaids.
Themes
Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Xeriscape, Rock Garden, Deer Resistant, Apothecary Garden, Container Garden, Low Maintenance, Cut Flowers.