Stachys 'Silky Fleece is a dwarf lambs' ear with fuzzy leaves that beg to be touched. The silver gray foliage blends well with the different colours and textures of virtually all groundcovers. Silver leafed plants are a wonderful additions to perennial borders. Silver tones down bold reds, yellows, and oranges while harmonizing with soft blues, pinks, and whites.
- Height: 7.5 cm (3 in) 20 - 25 cm (8 - 10 in) in flower
- Spread: 25-35 cm (10-14 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-7
- Sun or Shade: full sun
- Bloom Time: mid summer
- Leaf Colour: silver
- Bloom Colour: lilac
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: bees
Growing and Maintenance Tips
'Silky Fleece' will grow in full sun to partial shade in moderately fertile well drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but does not like wet feet.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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