Stachys byzantina, or Lamb’s Ears, as it is commonly known, is classified as an herbaceous perennial. The botanical name, “Stachys,” a Greek word meaning “an ear of grain,” refers to the shape of the ...

When you see Lamb’s Ear in a garden, it’s hard to resists reaching down and stroking the wonderfully soft, velvety leaves that are covered with gray or silver-white silky hairs. Lamb’s Ear, also known ...

The plant commonly identified as lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina) can be a controversial choice for your garden. This native of Turkey is treasured for it silver, gray wooly foliage and tall stalks of ...

The perennial plant of the year has been named, and it’s Stachys “Hummelo” – pronounced stack-is hummelo, I think. It’s also called alpine betony, or more commonly, Lamb’s Ear. It was chosen because ...

Do you have a tree in your yard that has unsightly roots sprawling in every direction, mucking up your otherwise gorgeous yard? Then you might already be considering ways to cover it up, but here's ...