General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Edges of leaves are toothed
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Summer
Other: June, July and August
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Lamb's Ear
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Betonica officinalis
  • Synonym: Stachys officinalis

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