Acanthus mollis is less hardy than A. spinosus.
The leaves are glossy green and have soft spines. The purple and white flower spikes can reach a height of 6 feet. Provide a growing area with full sun or partial shade and a well-drained soil. Foliage will be lusher when planted in part shade. Flowers dry easily when cut or left on the plant.
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Exposure
full sun
Growth Rate Height
18-20"
Spread
32"
Zone
4-8
Water Use
moderate
Foliage
green
Flower
red with yellow centers
This Yarrow has a very long bloom time. True red florets with gold centers. Silvery highlights on the green foliage. A nice, dense plant with a columnar habit. Performs well even in hot, humid weather.
Wonderful evergreen groundcover for part shade to full sun with large scallop-like deep purple leafs and purple flower spikes in spring. Works great in container plantings.
Groundcover with 6" spikes of blue flowers appearing in late spring. Foliage is silver green with pink and white dappling, turning burgundy and bronze in the winter.
Showy rose-purple globes bloom in July and August, held on strong upright stems above dense flat bladed foliage. Attracts butterflies and honeybees. Resistant to deer and rabbits. Beautiful as a cut flower and dries nicely. Drought tolerant once established.
This shade lover will give you rose-pink single petal flowers from late summer to fall, it attracts butterflies and is a great choice for cut arrangements.
Hardy selection makes a dramatic impression in any shade garden. Big, golden leaves with clusters of white flowers that produce decorative purple berries in late summer.
Exposure
full shade - part shade
Growth Rate
slow to medium
Height
6-8"
Spread
8-12"
Zone
5-9
Water Use
moderate
Foliage
green w/ silver
Flower
dark purple/brown
Profuse bloomer from June to September. Lavender flowers are about 2" across and have yellow centers. Plant stays compact - growing up to only about 2' tall.
Deep green leaves are deeply divided to add fine texture to the shade garden. Bright pink blooms May-June emerge on flower spikes. Well behaved clumping habit.
