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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 12" to 18"
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Other: Soft to the touch.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Age to brick red.
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 70F
Days to germinate: 21-35
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow.
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Sow late winter, 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant in the Spring. Pinch back when transplanting. Space 16" apart. Self seeds & spreads by roots.
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Will resprout from the base in colder climates.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Lamb's Ear

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Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 17, 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest zone 8
Date: Sep 17, 2011

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