Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein' hummingbirds tackle box

tackle box

Forty-eight spokes of red

A slow growing shrub that can reach up to eight feet tall and wide

growing season

The name for the genus is derived from the Greek word 'leukos' meaning "white" and 'sperma' meaning "seed"

Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein' hummingbirds tackle boxLamb's Ear, Woundwort This is the biggest leaved Lamb's Ear that grows up to ten inches tall. It is grown for its wonderful soft velvety, silver green foliage, as it rarely flowers. Leaf shape and texture resemble a lambs ear. Stachys are popular for edging or as ground cover. Deadhead to keep plants attractive and to keep from going to seed which declines the foliage. Do not prune for winter. Clean up foliage in spring. Can be divided every four to