Closeup of Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) - Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens - Richmond, VA Notice the "fur like" texture of the plant which is why they were named lamb's ear. They feel line one.

Mockingbird in Holly Tree - Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens - Richmond, VA

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) with Bee - Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens - Richmond, VA The flowers of Echinacea species are used to help strengthen the immune system. Echinacea Purpurea is effective against both bacterial and viral attacks.