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Genus: Stachys Species: byzantina Common Name: Lamb's Ears Family: Lamiaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Southwestern Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.75 to 1.5 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Pink-purple Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-8 Note: This plant has attractive, soft, velvety white leaves. Lamb's Ears are suitable for ground cover, rock gardens, edging or borders. This plant may die-out under high temperatures and humidity. Monitor plant for crown rot and avoid overhead watering. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.