Many years ago I took my preschooler sons to the Joel Lane House in downtown Raleigh. We toured the colonial era home and small garden. The tour guide pointed out the low growing, whitish plant called Lamb's Ear. She explained that because of its softness, it was used as toilet paper.
Later, I succeeded in growing my own Lamb's Ear. This plant is drought hardy and exhibits beautiful pink flowers as early as May. It tends to spread in the garden.
