Silver Carpet
Stachys byzantina
STAK-iss biz-an-TEE-nuh
Perennials: Foliage
Lamb’s Ears
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This selection rarely blooms, so plants maintain an attractive and compact appearance for the entire season. Clumps are easily divided in spring or early fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Silver
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Carpet
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division