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Lamb's Ear, Stachys byzantina
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Summer

Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina

Family: Lamiaceae

Powdery & Softfaintclean
SeasonSummer
OriginTurkey, Iran, Armenia
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Powdery & Soft · Summer bloomer

Lamb's ear is treasured as much for its extraordinarily soft, silver-white felted leaves as its spikes of small pink flowers, a sensory plant that invites touching and is beloved by children.

Symbolism & Meaning

softness, surprise

In the Victorian language of flowers, lamb's ear means “Softness”.

Habitat & Environment

Turkey, Iran, Armenia

Lamb's Ear is native to Turkey, Iran, Armenia.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameStachys byzantina
  • FamilyLamiaceae
  • Native ToTurkey, Iran, Armenia
  • Bloom SeasonSummer
  • LifespanPerennial
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