Lamb’s ear is a low-growing perennial with pale silvery gray-green leaves that are soft and fuzzy to the touch. Interestingly, it also produces a purple spike that can reach a foot or so in height. A few months ago, ready for a change, I cleared out the lamb’s ears in my garden and donated them to my girlfriend P, who was delighted to take them.
Not long ago P asked just how high the plant really grows because hers was getting pretty tall. I thought she was joking, so – just to satisfy my curiosity – I drove over to P’s house with my mother-in-law M to see for ourselves. We were stunned! M said it looks like something that belongs in Arizona – and she’s right. P must have some excellent soil.
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