Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear


Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet')
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet') is a vigorous, mat-forming perennial known for its dense, woolly silver foliage that creates a stunning ground cover. Unlike many lamb's ear varieties, this selection produces little to no flowers, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who prefer a purely foliage-focused plant.
Distinctive Features
'Silver Carpet' forms a thick, spreading blanket of silver-gray leaves that provide season-long interest. The foliage is soft and velvety, creating a tactile element in the garden while also reflecting light for a striking visual effect. This variety stays lower to the ground than standard lamb's ear, reaching just 6 to 10 inches in height with a spread of 18 to 24 inches. It resists humidity better than other cultivars and is ideal for filling in bare areas with its dense, weed-suppressing growth.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils.
- Water: Low water requirements; drought-tolerant once established.
- Humidity: Performs better than other lamb's ear varieties in humid conditions.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9, making it widely adaptable.
Ideal Uses
- Ground Cover: Spreads into a dense, silvery mat.
- Rock Gardens: Provides texture and contrast in arid landscapes.
- Edging and Pathways: Creates a soft, silvery border.
- Container Gardens: An excellent choice for low-maintenance patio pots.
- Deer-Resistant Gardens: Naturally repels deer and rabbits.
Low Maintenance Care
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear is an easy-care, drought-tolerant perennial that requires minimal upkeep.
- Watering: Water occasionally during dry spells; prefers drier soils.
- Pruning: Trim back any damaged or browned foliage as needed.
- Fertilizing: Minimal feeding required; thrives in lean soils.
- Pest and Disease Resistance: Resistant to pests, deer, and rabbits.
- Winter Care: Cut back dead foliage in early spring for a fresh start.
Why Choose Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear?
Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a drought-resistant, low-growing ground cover with stunning silver foliage.
- Dense, Low-Spreading Growth: Forms a lush, weed-suppressing mat.
- Striking Silver Foliage: Reflects light for a bold garden accent.
- Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in dry soils with minimal care.
- No or Minimal Flowering: Focuses on foliage rather than blooms.
- Easy to Maintain: Requires little care beyond occasional trimming.
For a vibrant, low-maintenance ground cover that offers season-long interest, Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet') is an excellent choice.
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