A Turkish and Iranian perennial herb with soft silvery felted leaves that feel like a lambs ear, a popular tactile plant for childrens and sensory gardens.
Description
Lambs ear forms low mats of thick, tongue-shaped, silvery-grey leaves densely covered in soft hairs. In summer tall woolly flower spikes carry small purple-pink flowers loved by bees.
Cultivation
Drought-tolerant once established, lambs ear prefers full sun and dry sharp soil. Wet summers cause leaves to rot. Remove tattered foliage to keep clumps tidy.
Uses
A favorite border edging and sensory plant for children, lambs ear leaves have also historically been used as field bandages to staunch bleeding due to their absorbent woolly surface.
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