Lambs Ear Is A Gorgeous Plant But Can Be Invasive

Lambs Ear is an unique and gorgeous plant specimen. This plant is considered a member of the Mint family. It is also an herb. The specie was once considered to have medicinal value, but today is used primary as an ornamental plant. The Lambs Ear grows well in zones four through nine in the United States. It is a native plant to South Asia. The plant is a hardy popular plant in the northeastern part of the United States. It will grow in full sun, but can take partial shade. The highlight of this plant is its tall and woolly, silver tone foliage.

Silver Tone Foliage

The stalks can reach twelve to eighteen inches tall. The stalks are encompassed with tiny delicate purple to lavender tone flowers. The stalks can reach twelve to eighteen inches tall. The stalks are encompassed with tiny delicate purple to lavender tone flowers. The flowers appear in late spring and throughout the summer months. I have done different experiments with the Lambs Ear. It is truly invasive and can take over a garden. I planted this specie in a confined bed and over the following two years, it migrated to four different surrounding gardens. This plant can be put in a landscape area, but if you want it contained to a certain area, kept under control. A container garden is a great option for keeping the specie in one place. Take a couple of containers and place them out into a garden with some evergreen shrubs as a backdrop. A solid color green shrub, such as an Arborvitae looks stunning next to this plant in containers. A couple of planters on a deck, patio, or porch is another idea. Another option is to plant this herb species along decorative wall.

Planted In A Decorative Wall

Planted Next To Jasmine

Mass Of Flowers

Putting this plant along a decorative wall can give you a mass planting appearance. There is Jasmine planted right next to Lambs Ear. In the tropics section, there is a page on Jasmine.

The flowers from the Lambs Ear can be cut for a decorative vase or dried arrangement. Some people like to remove the flower to show off the rich tone foliage. Butterflies are attracted to the flowers as well as bees.

Bee On Flower

This herb can create a wonderful and refreshing look in a variety of different climates. This is truly a great plant for a container garden or an outdoor feature, such as a decorative wall. I hope this article has given you another idea for making your garden or landscape an enjoyable place to relax.