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I have Lamb ears around a bolder as well as perennials. This year they are taking over everything. I can't see several perennials I planted. I havn't been able to go out and do some grooming. Does anyone know anything about LE's and how can I stop them from taking over. I have pulled them out last yr, and somehow the just won't go away. I do like them but in their proper place
I have Lamb ears around a bolder as well as perennials. This year they are taking over everything. I can't see several perennials I planted. I havn't been able to go out and do some grooming. Does anyone know anything about LE's and how can I stop them from taking over. I have pulled them out last yr, and somehow the just won't go away. I do like them but in their proper place
Do just like you did before, prune or dig them out. You need to ensure you remove all the tubers from the ground or you have a very good chance of them growing back. Its technically a herb type plant which tend to be very aggressive growers in the right conditions. Sounds like you have the right conditions. I am assuming you have the tall bushy variety of Lambs Ear that can take over quickly, not the low to the ground plant.
They grow well zones 4-10, although some guides say 4-7, and the warmer the zone the better they spread and become an invasive plant. Add just the right amount of shade and you have a recipe for a plant that can take over. If a plant tag says "very easy to grow" or "spreads readily" it has always seemed to me a code for watch out this stuff will go wild. Keep digging it out to keep it contained. It is neat to touch though.
If I was you I would divide them and give them to family, friends, neighbors, use it for plant swaps, charitable perennial sale events, etc. I don't know a single person that has said " I hate lambs ears." Its a nice plant for people who don't really have a green thumb because it can be neglected and still grow.
Thanks for all the good suggestions. I really like them but they are going crazy. I will really dig deep and try to transplant them to another area. My ears start low and then spring up a stem with light purple flowers. Your right about a green thumb, you just have to look at them and they grow. Do you know of any other plants that grow like that.
Do you know of any other plants that grow like that.
I find foxglove easy to grow (and spread ).
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