This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
"Much larger oval leaves, just as silver but with a jade-green tone and a less woolly texture - purpler flowers too"
The leaves are soft, if slightly leathery. The description and photos on Crocus are accurate. But I was disappointed with the tiny little flowers and - even worse - the way in which these flower heads would prickle my legs if I brushed against them (which I did regularly). I bought this plant at the end of April and I put it in the compost bin last night.
Jay
London
Love the texture of this plant so plant in an area where its easy to touch! Doing well in semi shaded patch . Its easy to grow.
Smiffy
Yateley
I love using Stachys byzantina as ground cover at the front of my borders and this one is a real beauty, with large attractive silver felted leaves all year around. It does self-seed prolifically which is great if you want more of it but can be a nuisance to weed out if you don't. It goes well in my garden with cistus and lychnis coronaria.
Stella
Yorkshire
Lovely plants! Arrived a little later than I expected but worth the wait. Fantastic condition and well grown, so still beautifully healthy. Very large, very soft leaves are a delight and the tall spires of flowers are loved by the bees too.
Suavesia
London
Although I have clay soil I am going to dig in grit and manure to improve the soil. I did see a specimen of this plant that was about 90 cm tall and looked very impressive. I hope my plant establishes well over the next few years
Savvy Shopper
Luton
80.0
Arthur Minute
Hello, It will probably grow in around 5 hours of full sun a day, but it wont flourish as well as it normally would in a sunnier spot.
Helen
jimmy riddle
It can be a bit tricky to find plants that will grow on graves as they need to be tough, but look really nice throughout the year. Below is a list of plants that should fit the bill - just click on the links below each plant to find out more Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety/classid.3820/ Euonymus fortunei Emerald 'n' Gold http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold/classid.3818/ Alchemilla mollis http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/perennials/alchemilla-mollis-/classid.233/ Pachysandra terminalis http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=3288&CategoryID= Bergenias http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?CommonName=bergenia Stachys byzantina Big Ears http://www.crocus.co.uk/findplant/results/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=3619&CategoryID=
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