Acanthus mollis (Bear's Breeches)
Tubular creamy white or pink flowers with lilac or rose hoods that resemble snapdragons bloom vertically on bold flower spikes, bearing leaves that are lobed and shiny dark green. Moderate growth rate.
The genus ‘Acanthus’ comes from the Greek work ‘akantha’ meaning spine, in reference to the tooth-like leaves found on some species.
Blooms mid to late summer
3-5 ft tall x 2-3 ft spread
HARDY to 0°F (-17.8°C)
Attracts butterflies
Drought tolerant
Blanchâtre, avec des fleurs tubulaires lilas ou roses qui fleurissent mi à fin d’été, feuilles sont lobées et d’un vert foncé brillant, 3-5 pi haut x 2-3 pi large, plein soleil/mi-ombre.
Zone | Zone 7 |
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Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Moisture | Low to Moderate Moisture |

*2020 Perennial of the Year*
An interesting foliage plant for the shade. Chartreuse and lime green foliage in full shade and bright yellow in part sun. Tiny white blooms appear in late summer and are followed by ornamental and inedible purple-black fruit. Fast growth rate.
Blooms mid-to late summer
3-6 ft tall x 3-6 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer resistant
Attracts birds
Feuillage intéressant, feuillage chartreuse ou vert lime à l’ombre complète et jaune vif partiellement ensoleillé, minuscules fleurs blanches à la fin de l’été, suivies de fruits ornementaux violet noir, 3-6′ haut x 3-6′ large, ombre/mi-ombre.

Glistening gold blades with green margins curl elegantly downward on this grass that many say is the most striking Sedge. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring
2-3 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Or, bordure verte, croissance modérée, hauteur 75 cm x largeur 75 cm, mi ombre.

Dense clumps of arching stems, with brilliant golden green-to-chartreuse leaves in cascading layers resemble dwarf bamboo. Hidden among the foliage are tiny delicate green flower heads. The foliage turns to an attractive golden tan shade as the weather cools. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Shade tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Feuille jaune or, fleur verte en épis, croissance lente, fleurit fin été à début automne, hauteur 25 cm x largeur 40 cm, mi ombre.

Clump-forming purple leaves with black veining and violet undersides grow below tall stems with small white and pink bell-shaped flowers. Fast growth rate.
Blooms early to late summer
1 ft tall x 1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Salt tolerant
Feuillage de raisin pourpre avec des veines noires , argent brillant sur les feuilles lorsque les températures augmentent , forme un monticule debout dense, fleurs à la mi – été, hauteur 30 cm x largeur 60 cm , plein soleil à l’ombre complète.

These shade-loving, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennials bear bright green leaves, which have deeply impressed veins, with pale chartreuse margins. Light lavender bell-shaped flowers bloom on one-sided racemes atop tall bracted scapes. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer
2-3 ft tall x 3-4 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Moderate salt tolerance
Tolerant to juglone
Feuilles vertes avec des marges jaune pâle/blanc crème, bords ondulés veines profondément imprimées, fleurs lavande au milieu de l’été sur des scapes hauts, 26-28″ haut x 48″ large, ombre/mi-ombre, couleur différente, mutation de ‘Niagara Falls’.

This perennial features flowers donning purple standards and purple falls that sport yellow and white eyes that have distinctive black veining on tall slender stalks with narrow, sword-shaped green leaves. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer
3-3.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Fleur mauve foncé, pétale jaune et blanc, veines noires, croissance modérée, fleurit début été, hauteur 110 cm x largeur 45 cm, plein soleil à mi ombre.

Petite spikes of deep violet blue flowers on dark purple calyces grow on bright green stems in round clumps, along with gray-green aromatic lanceolate foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Fragrant
Fleur pourpre violet, tiges pourpres, feuillage vert gris, couleur d’automne jaune, parfumée, croissance rapide, fleurit début été à mi automne, hauteur 30 cm x largeur 60 cm, plein soleil.
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(Date Night™ Series) This deciduous shrub boasts crisp white trumpet-shaped flowers on contrasting deep burgundy-purple foliage that appears black and creates vivid interest in the garden. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to early summer
4-5 ft tall x 3-4 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Fragrant
Other plants in the Date Night™ Series
Fleurs blanc, feuillage foncé, fleurit mi-été à automne, taux de croissance modérée, 60-90cm de haut x 90-120cm de large, plein soleil
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(Desert Eve™ Series) Large flat clusters of tiny dark pink flowers open on fine fern-like foliage; often used in dried flower arrangements. Fast growth rate.
Blooms from early summer to fall
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Moderate salt tolerance
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Fragrant foliage
Other plants in the Desert Eve™ Series
De grandes grappes plates de minuscules fleurs rose foncé qui fleurissent au début de l’été pour tomber, feuillage fin en forme de fougère, 1-1.5 pi haut x 1-1.5 pi large, plein soleil.