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Stachys (Betony; Lamb's Ears)

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We carry two distinct types - both are great filler plants! "Lamb's Ears" have fuzzy, silvery leaves.  The others have corrugated basal rosettes of green leaves and stems of beautiful floret clusters. All prefer well-drained soils. Rabbit resistant. Stachys 'Helen Von Stein' is deer resistant, as well!


byzantina 'Helen Von Stein' (Lamb's Ears; 'Big Ears')

  • Very large, soft, silvery, mint-green leaves.
  • Drought tolerant. 
  • Less flowers than other Lamb's Ears.
  • Will spread.
  • 12" H x 18" W
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minima

  • Extremely dwarf and compact.
  • Perfect for small spaces.
  • Drought tolerant. 
  • Well-drained soil a must. 
  • 8" H x 15" W
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Chelone obliqua 'Tiny Tortuga'
Hosta 'Little Treasure'

​officinalis 'Hummelo'

  • ♥ Montale Favorite
  • Basal rosettes of coarse-textured, green leaves.
  • Lavender-rose spikes above basal foliag
  • Looks great all season.
  • Bloom time: summer
  • 18" H x 18' W
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Agastache 'Little Adder'
Sedum spectabile 'Carl'

officinalis 'Densiflorus'

  • Very dense, compact rosettes
  • Glossy green foliage
  • Dark rosy purple flower spikes throughout the summer season.
  • Long bloom time
  • ​Bloom time: summer
  • ​8" H x 12" W
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Phlox subulata 'Fort Hill'
Dianthus 'Neon Star'
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25865 W Ivanhoe Rd.
Wauconda IL 60084
Phone: 847.487.8435