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.

First I.D. Example

Provided Information:

1. Photos:
2. Date: December
3. Location: Corvallis, Oregon
4. Plant Type: large shrub
5. Environment: commercial landscape
6. Exposure: sun with partial shade
7. Scent: none
8. Other: bright red fruit clusters, leaves are slightly downy on the underside, shrub is about 12 feet tall

Identification:

1. Name: Cotoneaster lacteus (milkflower cotoneaster)
2. Family: Rosaceae
3. Origin: China
4. Random Facts: Though lacteus means 'milky,' and is refering to the creamy white summer flowers, their smell is far less appealing. It is often compared to the smell of rotting fish.