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  • STACHYS lanata 'Silver Carpet
    STACHYS lanata 'Silver Carpet
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    STACHYS lanata 'Silver Carpet

    Commonly known as Lambs' ear, Woolly betony

    (Syn. Byzantina) - whitish-grey felted leaves
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. S. byzantina. Non flowering.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus to Iran
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Mat-forming perennial with rosettes of oblong-elliptic to lance-shaped wrinkled leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45cm (18in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        60cm (24in)
       
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