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Lamb's Ear Seeds - Macrantha
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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
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
Is stachys macrantha easy to grow?
Yes, stachys macrantha is easy to grow and naturalizes well and is low maintenance.
Will rabbits eat my plants?
No, deer and rabbits tend to stay away from these plants.
How can I use it in my landscape?
These make beautiful cut flowers and are wonderful along borders or in cottage gardens.
What are some common companion plants?
A few pairs for this flower are helenium, coneflower, yarrow and bee balm.
