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Homes & Gardens
Sarah Wilson

Lamb's ears care and growing guide – expert tips for these easy-care plants

Stachys byzantina (lamb's ears).

A flower bed featuring lamb's ears as part of your planting design will feel relaxed and spontaneous, either as the main story or to complement other flowers. These lovely herbaceous perennials will add a soft feel with their waves of velvety gray-green leaves, while the tall spikes of pink-purple flowers add a shapely focal point that catches the eye.

Lamb’s ears feel as good as they look, and you won't be able to resist running your fingers through their inviting foliage. This means they are a wonderful addition to a sensory garden because of their tactile appeal. They work well in container garden combinations too, acting as a soft contrast to brightly colored annuals that favour the same dry growing conditions.

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