Lambs Ear

Lamb’s Ear is a low-growing, perennial ground cover known for its soft, fuzzy, silvery-gray leaves that resemble a lamb’s ear. This drought-tolerant plant forms a dense mat of foliage, making it an excellent choice for edging, rock gardens, and borders. In late spring to early summer, it produces tall flower spikes with small purple to pink flowers, which attract pollinators like bees. Some cultivars are grown mainly for their foliage, with minimal flowering.

Grow Zone

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9

• Thrives in hot, dry climates, but can tolerate cooler conditions with proper drainage

Height & Width

• Height: 6-12 inches (foliage), up to 18-24 inches (flower spikes)

• Width: 12-36 inches, spreading gradually through rhizomes

Uses

• Ground cover in dry, well-drained areas

• Borders and edging for a soft, textured contrast

• Rock gardens and xeriscaping

• Container gardening for ornamental foliage

• Sensory gardens, as the soft leaves are appealing to touch

• Pollinator gardens, attracting bees to its flowers

Native Range

Lamb’s Ear is native to Turkey, Armenia, and Iran, where it thrives in dry, rocky soils and open grasslands. It is well-adapted to poor soil conditions and drought.

Growing Requirements

Light

• Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade in hot climates

Soil

• Well-draining, sandy, or rocky soil

• Prefers dry to moderately moist conditions

• Tolerates poor soils, but dislikes heavy clay or overly rich, fertilized soil

Watering

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Water sparingly, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot and fungal issues

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf rot

Fertilization

• Minimal fertilization needed

• Apply a light layer of compost in spring to boost growth

Pruning & Maintenance

• Trim spent flower stalks after blooming to maintain appearance

• Remove damaged or dead leaves to prevent fungal issues

• Divide clumps every 2-3 years to control spread and encourage fresh growth

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.