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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 21, 2012
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    Spring is a good time for dividing these plants. Just dig up the clumps you wish to divide, split them into 2-4 sections (depending on its size) and replant elsewhere in a suitable location. Be sure to water good afterward.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    June 14, 2014
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    No, lamb's ears' flowering is not rare at all. Read on: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lambs-ear/lambs-ear-plant.htm

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    Heather on
    October 2, 2014
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    Lamb's ear normally has purple blooms, but there is a similar looking plant called mullein that has grayish, fuzzy leaves like lamb's ear but with yellow blooms. Not sure if this is what you have or not, but this article will help determine if that's the plant in question: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/mullein/mullein-uses-and-disadvantages.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 7, 2015
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    My Lambs Ear did not survive this past winter in my Zone 4 garden also.
    If you replant, you will need to make sure it is planting in well draining soil.
    Amend the clay soil with compost.
    Here are a couple of links for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lambs-ear/lambs-ear-plant.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2015
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    It appears it may be lamb's ear, but I can't quite tell with so close of a picture. Can you send us another one that shows the whole plant so we can confirm?

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 8, 2016
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    Lamb's ears are hardy to zone 4. It can be planted out this spring when the ground has thawed, and I would suggest waiting until danger of frost has passed.
    My recommendation would be to keep it in a sunny location indoors and care for it until it's safe to transfer outside. It really won't be long to wait to insure it's success in your garden.

    Here is a link about lamb's ears.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lambs-ear/lambs-ear-plant.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/perennial-garden-plants.htm

    I love lamb's ears in the garden, I'm sure you will too!

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 26, 2017
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    If you must prune your Lamb's ear in the fall, try to do so earlier than November. Early fall is best. This plant has a really high tolerance for abuse so it "should" come back strong as ever the following spring, but if cut back in the fall, now it will be lacking its natural "insulation" over the winter, so perhaps test a small patch and see how it responds.

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