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How to Grow Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina

Your complete guide to growing Lamb's Ear.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterLow, drought tolerant once established
🗺Zones4–9
📏Height12-18 inches
Lamb's Ear📷 Wikimedia Commons

When to Plant Lamb's Ear

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
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Companion Plants for Lamb's Ear

✓ Good companions

Alliums

Complementary textures and both repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects

Catmint

Both are deer-resistant perennials with similar sun and soil requirements

Lavender

Similar growing conditions and both repel deer, rabbits, and moths

Ornamental Grasses

Contrasting textures create visual interest and share drought tolerance

Rosemary

Shares drought tolerance and Mediterranean growing preferences

Sage

Compatible water needs and both deter pests with aromatic foliage

Sedum

Similar low-maintenance requirements and excellent drainage needs

Thyme

Similar Mediterranean origins and both prefer well-draining, lean soils

✗ Keep away from

Ferns

Require high humidity and moisture that promotes rot in Lamb's Ear

Hostas

Require moist, rich soil conditions opposite to Lamb's Ear's preferences

Impatiens

Need consistent moisture and rich soil, creating fungal issues for Lamb's Ear

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