Herbaceous Perennial I.D.

Provided Information:

1. Photos:
2. Date: December
3. Location: Corvallis, Oregon
4. Plant type: herbaceous perennial
5. Environment: commercial landscape
6. Exposure: full sun
7. Scent: leaves are mildly fragrant
8. Other: soft woolly leaves

Identification:

1. Name: Stachys byzantina (lamb's ears)
2. Family: Lamiaceae
3. Origin: Turkey, Armenia, and Iran
4. Random Facts: As a part of the mint family, this plant has stems that have a square shaped cross section. This can also be felt by attempting to roll the stem between your fingers; you will feel the 4 flat sides of the stem.