Stachys, Lamb's Ears 'Bello Grigio'
Stachys
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Stachys (STAK-iss) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Bello Grigio |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Bella Grigio, Mighty Velvet) |
| Hybridized | by Stek |
| Registered or introduced: | 2013 |
Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
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:
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
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Nov 22, 2016, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: Sold as a bedding/annual/container plant in the USA under the trade name MIGHTY VELVET (TM). Sometimes spelled "Bello Grigio" (I'm not sure which is correct.) |
| Positive | On Nov 22, 2016, RosinaBloom from Waihi, Stachys ‘Bello Grigio’ is an introduction for 2013 of Bartels Stek from Aalsmeer, Netherlands. A vigorous new perennial from tissue culture comes after planting with three to four ground shoots. It grows to approximately 40 cm. This variety needs no pinching; it is self-branching. ‘Bello Grigio’ is a stand-alone in the breeding program of Bartels Stek. |
