Acanthus

Yours are ram rods Dawn ! I had to steak mine in those strong winds we had the other week, but they are Ok. =)

Mine aren't as big this year because of lack of rain, yours look great Dawn :-)

mines covered in powdery mildew this year leaves have gone all brown, never had this before, have still got flower spikes though, wondered if i watered it too much earlier in spring

Thanks all.
Grand: My mum's always seem to lie down, she has lovely soil but I have lots of clay, maybe that keeps them upright.
Simbad: I have kept mine watered and they've done well this year, must be about 5 feet tall.
Daylily: What a shame, I hate mildew, my Phlox usually get it. I've kept mine watered and they're OK.

I had some in my last garden Dawn but not in this one , they are lovely but do need their own room .....

Don't you want them in your garden now Amy? I can send you a root or seeds?