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Stachys byzantina 'Silver carpet'


Stachys byzantina 'Silver carpet'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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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