Acanthus syriacus, Syrian Acanthus Size:3 qt As the plant's root size

As the plant's root size increases and becomes more vigorous the subsequent seasonal growth will be larger and persist later into the season

ruby-red thistle-type blooms ride atop tall strong stems

metallic purple orbs always command a second glance and concomitant raves

Another Heather that displays a wide variety of color throughout the year for your viewing pleasure: bronze

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Acanthus syriacus, Syrian Acanthus Size:3 qt As the plant's root sizeShort, stickery flower spikes of rose purple and white rise to 16 inches above a rosette of prickly leaves in early and mid summer. No strangers (or deer) will be nabbing this one out of your garden, but you'll have a wonderfully geometric, highly textural plant with a majestic, long lasting flower. Bold in the dry garden a significant presence! It will go summer dormant later in the season as some Mediterranean plants do as a survival mechanism. The