Stachys byzantina - 'Big Ears'

Type Herbaceous flower, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer), Grey Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Stachys byzantina cultivation notes: Stachys requires a hot dry position in full sun, preferably on a poor quality dry sandy or chalky soils. Soil must be well drained so avoid heavy clays. Avoid mulching and fertilizer. Occasionally weed around and allow space to spread.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Common Missspellings: Stachis, Stychis Stakis, Stakis, Stackis
Stachys byzantina - 'Big Ears'
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