The perennial plant of the year has been named, and it’s Stachys “Hummelo” – pronounced stack-is hummelo, I think. It’s also called alpine betony, or more commonly, Lamb’s Ear. It was chosen because ...

Understanding the Context

A: If Ellie is referring to Stachys byzantine, the usual plant named lamb’s ears, it is an attractive, fuzzy leafed hardy perennial. It is beautiful when newly sprouted but often becomes damp, moldy ... Idaho Statesman: Lamb’s Ear is perennial of the year, for lots of good reasons Lamb’s Ear is perennial of the year, for lots of good reasons Stachys byzantina, or Lamb’s Ears, as it is commonly known, is classified as an herbaceous perennial. The botanical name, “Stachys,” a Greek word meaning “an ear of grain,” refers to the shape of the ...

Key Insights

The Fallon Post: The Greenwave Plant Corner Lamb’s Ear: Perfect for Nevada I’ve always been a sucker for silver foliage. So naturally, lamb’s ears Stachys byzantina is one of my all-time favorite perennials. Available in many forms, including nearly flowerless “Silver Carpet ... Hunker on MSN: Watch your yard turn into a butterfly haven after planting this pretty perennial