Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein', commonly known as Lamb's Ears, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its pink and purple or lavender flowers during summer. It typically matures 1–1.5 feet tall and 1–1.5 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average to occasionally dry, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Krym, Northern Turkey to Northern Iran. It attracts butterflies In the landscape, it works well in accent, border, and mass planting. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to black walnut, deer, and drought.

Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants.

Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein' provides cultivar-specific ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal interest.

Mixed border, pollinator garden, cottage garden, mass planting

Krym, Northern Turkey to Northern Iran