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Best Plants for Colorful Foliage
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Lambs' Ears
Stachys byzantina
Fuzzy gray-green leaves; insignificant pink flowers in late spring or early summer draw bees and butterflies. Clip flowers to prevent spreading; can be invasive in some areas. Full sun to partial shade; 6 to 12 inches tall. Hardy to -30 degrees F.
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