It is called Lamb's Ear. It doesn't require much attention really. It does better with little water, so planting in an herb garden would be perfect. Soft, downy foliage, formerly used to bandage wounds. ... STACHYS BYZANTINA ( what a name!) Delightful soft, downy foliage resembles lamb's ears in feel and appearance. Silvery appearance is ideal for contrasting and grey gardens. I noticed that they usually plant this in children's gardens. Kids love the fuzzy leaves. I do too. We were making prints in my art class and these were the best leaves to use. They hold the paint and you can use them over and over. Do you have Lamb's Ears in your garden?
A Poem by Balisha....Little Lamb
Little lamb in garden lie..
Soft and fuzzy give me sigh.
Children love you this I know..
Quietly shy in garden row.
When it's cold and others cower..
Lamb will be there faithful flower.
Balisha
4 comments:
I recently read that some folk make tea from these fuzzy leaves... have you tried?
I love the foliage more than the blooms too. It's a great filler in the garden. :)
Interesting plant, I will be on the lookout for it ... texture in the garden is as important as color :)
I haven't heard about making tea with this plant. I'll have to do a search..
I love the foliage...it always looks nice.. and it does fill in so well.
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