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Stachys byzantina 'Helen Von Stein'

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Stachys (STAK-iss) (Info)
Species: byzantina (biz-an-TEE-nuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Helen Von Stein
Additional cultivar information: (aka Countess Helene Von Stein, Helen Von Stein Zeppelin, Big Ears)

8 vendors have this plant for sale.

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

4 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive hart On Jul 28, 2007, hart from Shenandoah Valley, VA wrote:

This has huge leaves - much larger than regular lamb's ears. It seldom blooms. Is a wonderful edging plant and does well in sun or shade. It's also extremely drought tolerant once established. If it's spreading too fast for you, plant it in a spot with less moisture.

Leaves invariably die back on pieces that are dug up for dividing but it sends out new leaves immediately when replanted.

Neutral KatieLovesDogs On Jul 1, 2006, KatieLovesDogs from Indianapolis, IN wrote:

I really like the look of this plant but in quadruples in size for me every year. I'm constantly having to dig it up.

Neutral Terry On Feb 10, 2006, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This large-eared variety is named for German horticulturist Countess Von Zeppelin.

Positive bugaboo22 On May 14, 2005, bugaboo22 from Hightstown, NJ
(Zone 6b) wrote:

Beatiful plant to fill in spaces in your garden. I've got mine in full sun, and they do quite well. They normally do not flower, but I found in very rainy years, they do send up a shoot or two. The flowers are not very attractive -- the leaves are the star of the show.

VERY easy to propogate. Just divide off a clump and transplant. Share with your friends ASAP -- They'll have more than they know what to do with before long!

Positive a2zmom On Jun 27, 2004, a2zmom from Randolph, NJ wrote:

I've grown this for the past three years with great success. It hasn't flowered so no worries about the plant becoming invasive. I snap off the leaves at the underside of the plant as they die off, so far no other maintenance.

Positive kabloom On May 30, 2003, kabloom from Alpharetta, GA
(Zone 7a) wrote:

These flourish for me in the shade. Easy to get started and require little maintenance. Occasionally snap off the leaves lower to the ground.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Jones, Alabama
Big Bear Lake, California
Ukiah, California
Walnut Creek, California
Cape Coral, Florida
Alpharetta, Georgia
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Jacksonville, Illinois
Spring Grove, Illinois
Washington, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
Piedmont, Missouri
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Hightstown, New Jersey
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico
Crossville, Tennessee
Rockwood, Tennessee
Fate, Texas
Princeton, Texas
Snook, Texas
Blacksburg, Virginia
Fort Valley, Virginia
Bremerton, Washington
Kalama, Washington



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