Stachys byzantina, commonly called Lamb's Ears a hardy perennial known for its soft, velvety, silvery-green leaves that form a dense, spreading groundcover, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil but needing protection from excessive moisture to prevent rot. This drought-tolerant plant produces fuzzy, pinkish-purple flower spikes in summer but is often grown more for its unique texture and foliage than its flowers.