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Lamb's Ear Seeds - Macrantha

50 Seeds
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4.99
100 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 7

HEIGHT

18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring

BLOOM COLOR

Lavendar

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Stachys macrantha superba

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Lamb's Ear (Stachys Macrantha Superba) - Start Lamb's Ear seeds and grow this old-fashioned treasure that was in Grandma's garden, and is gaining new popularity as a charming flower with romantic rosy-lavender flower spikes. The flowers are long-lived and work well as a cut flower. Drought tolerant plants once established.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

40F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

28 - 42 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Stachys Lamb
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Outsidepride Lamb's Ear and Betony (Stachys) Flower Seeds offer a stunning addition to your garden with vibrant blooms and unique silvery foliage. Our resilient, low-maintenance perennial flower seeds grow up to 16 inches tall in areas under USDA zones 4-8, attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. Our drought tolerant plants are also naturally unwanted by deer once established, making them a great choice for edging, ground covers, or mixed gardens. With a variety of colors, including pink and lilac, our hardy plants are suitable for full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Perennial Lamb
Soft, Velvety Foliage
Our perennial plants, like Lamb’s Ear, are known for their velvety, silvery foliage that adds texture to gardens. Their soft leaves are great for creating a calming, low-maintenance ground cover. Our hardy seed and plant grow in sunny or partially shaded areas, offering year-round visual interest.
Pollinating Lamb
Unique Flower Spikes
Our flower seeds for planting outdoors produce stunning flower stalks that add vertical interest to any garden. The pink, lilac, or lavender blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making them suitable for pollinator-friendly gardens, enhancing the beauty of any landscape.
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Long Blooming Period
Our flower seed varieties offer a long blooming period. Betony blooms from July to September, while Macrantha produces lavender flowers throughout the summer. With their extended blooming time, these flowers provide vibrant color throughout the seasons, making them ideal perennial flowers for outdoor planting.
Drought Tolerant Silvery, Fuzzy Foliage of Lamb
Drought Tolerant
Our drought tolerant flower seeds are suitable for low-water gardens. The silvery, fuzzy leaves help conserve moisture, and their ability to grow with minimal water makes them great for dry landscapes. Enjoy beautiful, hardy plants that require little care and maintenance.
Byzantina, Macrantha, and Betony Lamb
Stachys flower seeds to plant, including varieties like Lamb's Ear, Macrantha, and Betony, make a stunning textural accent for any garden. Their soft, silvery foliage and vibrant blooms in colors like lilac, lavender, and pink add beauty and versatility. Our perennial seeds for planting outdoors are perfect for creating focal points, ground covers, or borders, and their ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies enhances any landscape, bringing structure, charm, and texture to any space with minimal maintenance.
Bloom Color, Season, & Height Chart of Lamb
Our flower seeds variety pack offer effortless, lush growth. Varieties like Byzantina with lilac flowers, Macrantha with lavender blooms, and Betony offering pink flowers, are all low-maintenance and grow from 12-18 inches depending on the variety. Our plants are suitable in full sun to partial shade, providing vibrant color and texture throughout the season. Our hardy perennial flower seeds for planting outdoors offer effective growth with minimal effort, making them suitable for any skilled gardeners looking for a beautiful addition to any garden setting.
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To grow Stachys from seed, sow them in late winter or early spring, about 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds into the soil without covering them, as light aids germination. Keep the soil moist until the seeds sprout, which can take 14-35 days depending on the variety. Once seedlings are established, transplant them into well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade. Space plants 8-16 inches apart, depending on the variety, and water moderately after establishment.

Lamb's Ear (Stachys Macrantha Superba) - Start Lamb's Ear seeds and grow this old-fashioned treasure that was in Grandma's garden, and is gaining new popularity as a charming flower with romantic rosy-lavender flower spikes. The foliage is bright green with crinkled, ovate to heart-shaped leaves. Lamb's Ear Macrantha Superba is very drought tolerant and prefers to dry out between waterings.

Common Questions

Q

Is stachys macrantha easy to grow?

A

Yes, stachys macrantha is easy to grow and naturalizes well and is low maintenance.

Q

Will rabbits eat my plants?

A

No, deer and rabbits tend to stay away from these plants.

Q

How can I use it in my landscape?

A

These make beautiful cut flowers and are wonderful along borders or in cottage gardens.

Q

What are some common companion plants?

A

A few pairs for this flower are helenium, coneflower, yarrow and bee balm.

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