Need to identify plant for neighbor? My neighbor has cut down this plant/shrub/sapling a few times over...

My neighbor has cut down this plant/shrub/sapling a few times over the years and be wondering what type it is. Depending on what it is, he might leave it or verbs it up. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Answers:    Yes I know this plant but the entitle escapes me. it is perennial and has small ashen tubular bell shaped flowers in summer.
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It would serve to know what part of the country you're within.

OK. I'm in intermediate TX myself. Couldn't figure it out though. This forum is pretty paying special attention for unknown plants. Good luck.

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