Gardening: lamb’s ear

Self-tutoring about flowering plants: the tutor mentions lamb’s ear.

Lamb’s ear lived on the property when we arrived, over 20 years ago. It spreads easily, but seems happy to live on the margins, so never interferes with anything. Apparently, it’s attractive enough not to be seen as a weed.

I’ve been trying to maintain more flowers in the yard this season (see my post here about flowers in the garden). I’ve been doing so mainly by allowing volunteer flowering plants, such as dandelions, lamb’s ear, clover, and even thistle to flower rather than removing them. I’ve also allowed some of last year’s carrots to flower, as well as the parsley. The appearance is less tidy as a result, but I think insects are visiting the flowers.

In particular, I’ve noticed insects really love the small lavender flowers of lamb’s ear. I haven’t noticed a scent from them, but apparently they contain nectar, and can even attract hummingbirds.

I guess I will let the lamb’s ear expand:)

Source:

gibbslandscape.com