Seedling Woolly Hedgenettle, Lamb's-ear
Stachys byzantina
Woolly hedgenettle, also known as lamb's ear, is a perennial with unique foliage and easy to cultivate. Its silvery-gray, hairy leaves are incredibly soft. Stroking them feels like touching the ears of a lamb or rabbit. It's a particularly interesting plant to grow with children! Leaves are present all year round and plants can reach 60 cm in height. It is native to Turkey and Armenia.
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Needs and requirements
Woolly hedgenettle is a perennial that thrives in sunny, dry locations. It thrives in all types of soil. It is extremely frost-resistant and can be reseeded.
How to grow
To grow woolly hedgenettle, sow seeds in seed pots from mid-April to mid-June to a depth of 0.5 cm. The ideal germination temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Six weeks after sowing, plant the young plants in the ground or in pots, leaving 30 cm between each plant.