Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet': Lamb's Ear – Non-Flowering Silver Foliage Ground Cover

Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' – Silver Carpet Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' is a unique cultivar of Lamb's Ear selected for its dense, non-flowering habit and exceptionally soft, silvery-white, woolly leaves. Unlike the species, it rarely produces flower spikes, devoting all its energy to forming a thick, luxurious carpet of tactile foliage. The leaves are irresistible to touch, making it a favorite for children's gardens and sensory plantings.

'Silver Carpet' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It spreads slowly by offsets to form a weed-suppressing mat 4–6 inches tall. Avoid overhead watering and humid conditions, which can cause rot. Its luminous silver foliage provides stunning contrast against green plants and dark mulch, and it shines in moon gardens. A low-maintenance, textural ground cover for sunny, dry sites.

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