Stachys byzantina Big Ears spreads into a low mat of oversized, soft silver-gray leaves that covers open soil and defines sunny border edges. The tactile foliage also suits sensory gardens, while occasional pink to purple flower spikes provide nectar and pollen for pollinating insects.
Plant it in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates drought. Remove tired foliage in spring and spent flower stalks after bloom, and divide older mats when their centers thin.




