Stachys Helene von Stein #1
Stachys Helene von Stein #1
Helene von Stein Lamb's Ear
Big Ears lamb's ear, fuzzy silver leaves, drought tolerant
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Large, broad, fuzzy, silver gray-green leaves. Attractive planted in mass as a groundcover for sunny locations. Requires good drainage. Occasionally blooms in June with small magenta flowers. 12"
Botanical Name- Stachys Helene von Stein
Pronunciation- STA-kiss
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Magenta
Bloom Time- June
Companion Plants- Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle' (silvery leaves vs hot orange spikes)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, pollinating insects (carder bees use fuzz), hummingbirds occasionally
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flower spikes; water moderately and avoid over-fertilizing.
Trimming Instructions- Trim in early spring to remove old stems and rejuvenate the plant.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a light dose of balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay can cause limp, mildewy foliage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, root rot
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