Lamb's Ears
Stachys byzantina
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Lamb's Ears highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposurePartial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 3-9
Touchably soft and silvery, the velvety Lamb's Ears plants (Stachys byzantina) are well-known for their soft, fuzzy, sterling-green foliage and stems! Low-growing and highly adaptable, Lamb's Ears are iconic garden plants with numerous perks!
With spikes of purplish-pink small flowers, it has a wonderful effect on any garden! Even the blooms have fuzzy accents! Lamb's Ear blooms in mid-summer. Lamb's-Ear is not known for its flowers, however, because its foliage is what takes center stage!
These creeping foliage plants do wonderfully throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 9, Stachys perennials mix and meld with all other flower and foliage plant colors, growing just 8 inches in height and spreading 1 - 2 feet in width.
Planting and Application:
Lamb's Ears are perfect for Moon gardens, glowing and shimmering in the partial sun landscape and in the moonlight alike! Add these touchable perennials to Sensory gardens and Children's gardens to enjoy their velvety beauty! The leaves add softness to bed and border edges, and add sterling filler and groundcover under larger shrubs and around larger perennial plants, while highlighting everything beautifully!
Their easy-going nature also has a rugged side, doing equally well in Rock Gardens and having some drought tolerance once established. The pretty textural plants look equally lovely in containers as spillers and fillers, looking adorably soft throughout partly shaded patios, in porch pots, and filling bare spots in mixed planters all growing season long!
- Super Velvety Soft Silver-Green Leaves
- Purplish-Pink Blooms
- Low-Growing & Spreading Perennials
- Touchable-Soft Adaptable Plants
- Edging & Borders, Groundcover, Container Thrillers & Fillers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Lamb's Ears need to be planted in partial sun/partial shade and appreciate morning sun locations to dry the leaves of dew, but protected from the hot summer sun with some afternoon shade. Especially in the hotter climates where summer's sun will take its toll on the soft leaves. Lamb's Ears may tolerate some full sun in cooler growing zones, but these perennials shrug off humid summers with ease.
You may find in hotter summers, that Lamb's Ears take a break and shrink away, Lamb's Ears revive and look splendid once again right until the winter's heavy frosts. Doing their best in a well-drained soil area, Stachys loves average moisture and good drainage. Water well during establishment periods and throughout the hottest summer months, however, Lamb's Ears is fairly drought tolerant once established as long as it has some protection from the sun.
A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to insulate the roots and prevent soil from splashing onto the leaves during rain, keeping them cleaner and reducing foliar disease issues. Spring clean-up is a breeze, trim the leaves away before new spring growth emerges.
- Partial Sun & Partial/Afternoon Shade Locations
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune Back In Spring
- Easy-Care & Low-Maintenance!
Lamb's Ears are fantastic silver foliage plants that fill your garden in touchably soft beauty and hardy resilience! Order your own tactile garden accents for yourself today from Nature Hills Nursery!
