A dramatic architectural perennial grown for both its large, deeply cut, spiny foliage and tall flower spikes. The flowers are white to mauve/purple and are surrounded by distinctive purple-tinged bracts. It creates a very bold, almost tropical-looking effect even though it is a hardy perennial.
Size: approximately 3–4 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide.
Bloom time: June–August, extending the season into early summer through late summer.
Flower color: White with mauve/purple bracts.
Foliage: Large, dark green, deeply cut and spiny.
Best feature: Huge architectural leaves and tall, dramatic flower spikes.
Garden use: Excellent as a specimen perennial, in a shaded border, cottage garden, or architectural planting. It is also deer- and rabbit-resistant!
A dramatic architectural perennial grown for both its large, deeply cut, spiny foliage and tall flower spikes. The flowers are white to mauve/purple and are surrounded by distinctive purple-tinged bracts. It creates a very bold, almost tropical-looking effect even though it is a hardy perennial.
Size: approximately 3–4 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wide.
Bloom time: June–August, extending the season into early summer through late summer.
Flower color: White with mauve/purple bracts.
Foliage: Large, dark green, deeply cut and spiny.
Best feature: Huge architectural leaves and tall, dramatic flower spikes.
Garden use: Excellent as a specimen perennial, in a shaded border, cottage garden, or architectural planting. It is also deer- and rabbit-resistant!
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