Lamb's Ear 'Fuzzy Wuzzy' Seeds — Stachys byzantina

The Garden's Most Touchable Plant

There is something deeply satisfying about a plant that makes every single visitor reach out and touch it. Lamb's Ear 'Fuzzy Wuzzy' (Stachys byzantina) does exactly that — the leaves are so extraordinarily soft, so thickly covered in silver-white velvet, that passing by without a stroke feels almost impossible. A beloved cottage garden perennial grown primarily for its stunning foliage, Lamb's Ear spreads into a low, dense mat of silver that catches the light beautifully and provides a cool, calming contrast to bolder coloured plants. Whether you're edging a sunny border, softening a path, or creating a low-maintenance groundcover, 'Fuzzy Wuzzy' earns its charming name every single time.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🤏 Irresistibly soft foliage — thick, velvet-textured silver-white leaves that practically beg to be touched
• ✨ Stunning silver colour — a cool, luminous foliage tone that glows in the border and pairs beautifully with almost everything
• 🌿 Low, spreading habit — forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat perfect for edging paths and borders
• 🌵 Drought tolerant — thrives in hot, dry, sunny spots where other plants struggle
• 🐝 Pollinator friendly — tall purple flower spikes in summer attract bees and beneficial insects
• 📸 Stunning in arrangements — the velvety leaves make a beautiful, tactile addition to fresh and dried floral arrangements

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Surface sow seeds onto moist seed-raising mix — Stachys seeds need light to germinate so press gently and do not cover. Keep at 18–22°C and maintain even moisture until germination, which typically takes 14–21 days. Plant out into a sunny, open position with excellent drainage — Lamb's Ear is very prone to rot in wet or humid conditions and dislikes heavy soils. Space plants 30–40 cm apart and divide clumps every few years to keep them looking their best. Trim back any old or tired-looking leaves in spring to encourage fresh new growth.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 10 seeds of Stachys byzantina 'Fuzzy Wuzzy', with sowing and growing instructions included.

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