‘Silver Heels’ is a striking form of Lamb’s Ear, grown for its wide, soft, silver-white foliage that forms a luminous groundcover. Summer flower spikes add lavender-pink accents, loved by pollinators.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 4–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–30°F (–34°C)
Mature Size: 12–18 in tall x 18–24 in wide
Native Origin: Middle East
Best Substitutes For: Artemisia, Dusty Miller
Landscape Uses: Borders, children’s gardens, pollinator gardens
‘Silver Heels’ is a striking form of Lamb’s Ear, grown for its wide, soft, silver-white foliage that forms a luminous groundcover. Summer flower spikes add lavender-pink accents, loved by pollinators.
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 4–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–30°F (–34°C)
Mature Size: 12–18 in tall x 18–24 in wide
Native Origin: Middle East
Best Substitutes For: Artemisia, Dusty Miller
Landscape Uses: Borders, children’s gardens, pollinator gardens