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Stachys byzantina 'Silver carpet'
Ground cover perennial with soft, velvety, grey leaves, forming a spreading mat. Leaves are evergreen in warm climates. Spikes of lavender grey flowers. Sun or semi-shade, great for dry sites.
Genus
Stachys
Species
byzantina
Cultivar
'Silver carpet'
Common name
Lamb's ear
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
Iran
DETAILS
Height
10 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Avoid wet soil. / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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