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Lambs Ears - Big Ears
‘Big Ears Lamb’s Ear’ is a little bit larger than the average Lamb’s Ear, with a plant height of 10” and a spread of 18-24” and blooms in mid-summer. It is useful in the border or as a ground cover. It will add texture and color in rock gardens and looks wonderful with Veronica ‘Goodness Grows’, Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’ or other purple blooming perennials. The Stachys ‘Big Ears Lamb’s Ear’, Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein', is known for its soft, fuzzy, silvery green foliage. ‘Big Ears Lamb’s Ear’ needs to be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. With spikes of purplish pink small flowers, it has a wonderful effect on any garden. ) It may not look extremely good in the summer time, but will recover in the fall. (Lamb’s Ear is not known for its flowering, but however its foliage. ... more info
Periwinkle - Wojos Gem It is idstinct from Vinca 'Illumination' with larger leaves is hardy in protected spots in zone 6. Beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, walls and curbs. Herbaceous perennial. The Periwinkle 'Wojo's Gem', Vinca Major 'Wojo's Gem', is a new selection of trailing vinca with creamy yellow centers edged and flecked with dark green. Use in as a spreading groundcover to brighten shade gardens. Pest and disease free. Gardening News and Articles |