Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein' hummingbirds Forty-eight spokes of red

Forty-eight spokes of red

The white flowers bloom spring through fall

The name for the genus is derived from the Greek word 'leukos' meaning "white" and 'sperma' meaning "seed"

Island Bristleweed

succulent leaves

Stachys byzantina 'Helen von Stein' hummingbirds Forty-eight spokes of redLamb's Ear, Woundwort This is the biggest leaved Lamb's Ear that grows up to ten inches tall. It is grown for its wonderful soft velvety, silver green foliage, as it rarely flowers. Leaf shape and texture resemble a lambs ear. Stachys are popular for edging or as ground cover. Deadhead to keep plants attractive and to keep from going to seed which declines the foliage. Do not prune for winter. Clean up foliage in spring. Can be divided every four to