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Stachys byzantina
'Helen von Stein'
Named for the
Countess Von Zeppelin, German horticulturist,
this woolly lamb’s ears has huge leaves, twice
the size of its little cousin. Fine groundcover
or front of the border subject. Strong clump
habit. Does well in hot weather.
Zones 3-8 
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Stachys byzantina
'Silver Carpet'
Unless you love
magenta, this is a better non-flowering form,
with 6-10" arching, woolly lobes.
Zones 3-8
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Stachys monnieri
'Hummelo'
This low-growing,
clumping form makes a great groundcover with its
textured, medium green foliage and sturdy, pale
pink-lavender flower spikes blooming mid-summer.
Grows 16-18" tall with an 18" spread. A great
addition to any border planting!
Zones 4-8 |
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