lamb's ears
noun
plural in form but usually singular in construction
: a perennial southwest Asian herb (Stachys byzantina synonym S. lanata) of the mint family widely cultivated for its ornamental soft leaves densely covered with silver- or grayish-white hairs
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This design also features a range of leaf shapes, sizes, colors, and textures with exotic caladiums, fuzzy lamb's ears, and rugged coneflowers, ensuring plenty of visual appeal throughout the growing season.
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
Plantings include hosta, hydrangea, lamb's ears, clematis, herbs and more.
—Julie Washington, cleveland, 6 July 2020
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2023
Plantings include hosta, hydrangea, lamb's ears, clematis, herbs and more.
—Julie Washington, cleveland, 6 July 2020
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“Lamb's ears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamb%27s%20ears. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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