General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Other: Soft to the touch.
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 70F
Days to germinate: 21-35
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow.
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Sow late winter, 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant in the Spring. Pinch back when transplanting. Space 16" apart. Self seeds & spreads by roots.

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Common names
  • Lamb's Ear
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Betonica nivea subsp. nivea
  • Synonym: Stachys discolor

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Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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chelle On February 27, 2015 Seeds sown
Room temp - if no germination, move outdoors.
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