A favorite for growing with kids, lamb’s ear plant makes attractive addition in nearly any garden setting. This easy-care perennial has velvety soft, wooly evergreen leaves that are silver to gray-green in color. The foliage is also similar in shape to that of a real lamb’s ears, hence its name. If left to bloom in summer, lamb’s ear will produce spikes of pink to purple colored flowers too. In addition to enjoying its attractive, fuzzy foliage, the leaves can be used as a "band-aid" of sorts for healing wounds and in helping painful bee stings.
Growing lamb’s ear in the garden is simple. Its Middle East origins make it superb for growing in drought-like conditions. In fact, lamb’s ear plants are tolerant enough to grow almost anywhere. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade. Although lamb’s ear can tolerate the poorest of soils, it should always be well-draining as the plant dislikes overly moist soil. This is especially true of shady areas. It’s low-growing, mat-forming foliage makes it ideal for use as a ground cover. They are ideal for planting in open borders alongside other perennial plants. Once established, it requires little maintenance. Water only when the soil is significantly dry. Trim the plant back in the spring and prune out brown leaves as needed. To keep the plant from spreading, deadheading spent blooms.
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