Shrubby Lamb's Ear Is Plant Of The Month

(HIT) - The beauty and unflinching performance in harsh conditions will make Stachys inflata (Shrubby Lamb’s Ear) a favorite in your garden. A native of the high mountains of Iran, this small shrublet (just 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide) has bright white stems, pewter gray leaves and numerous spikes of cotton-candy-pink flowers in early summer.

Planted in full sun in well-drained infertile soil in USDA zones 5-9, Stachys inflata makes a wonderful companion plant for English lavender—creating a beautiful flowering duo of pink and blue. Plants are available from High Country Gardens (1-800-925-9387). To view this plant online visit http://www.highcountrygardens.com/

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