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| Identification |
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Genus
Stachys
Species
byzantina
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
woolly hedge nettle
lamb's ears
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11724
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p171;Xeri p299
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Mat forming
Overall height
1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Average
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
J.W. Frazer
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Barn entrance
Garden notes
Stachys byzantina can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Woolly hedge nettle (also known as lamb's ears) needs summer days with high heat. This plant grows well in average soils. It usually does best in dry soils. This species can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Stachys byzantina is typically propagated by division.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Stachys byzantina is a perennial. Leaves: Woolly hedge nettle (locally known in some parts as lamb's ears) has woolly soft leaves. Flowers: This plant has 1" to 3" spikes of small tubular flowers. The blossoms are usually a pink color.
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