Lambs Ear- Stachys Big Ears

Lambs Ear- Stachys Big Ears is a striking foliage perennial, prized for its exceptionally large, velvety silver leaves. Softer and broader than standard Lamb’s Ear varieties, the oversized foliage forms a dense, low-growing mat that adds texture, brightness, and contrast to borders and pathways. The thick, felted leaves are irresistibly tactile and highly ornamental throughout the year.

Hardy and easy to grow, ‘Big Ears’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, with excellent drought tolerance once established. It is primarily grown for its foliage and rarely flowers, allowing the plant to maintain a neat, tidy appearance without the legginess seen in flowering forms. Ideal for ground cover, edging, containers, and sensory gardens, it is also attractive to pollinators when flowers occasionally appear.

Extremely tough and drought tolerant, Lamb’s Ear thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for low-maintenance borders, edging, rock gardens, and containers. Its silvery foliage adds beautiful contrast and brightness to garden beds, making it a great choice for softening hard edges and highlighting other plants.

Easy to grow and adaptable, coping well with all barring the most boggy soils, this classic perennial is a must-have for dry, sunny gardens.