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lots of green foilage

comments (3) February 21st, 2011 in gallery

dirtgal dirtgal, member
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   This plant is growing very well in our new backyard, but I don't know what it is. It loves the shade and moist soil. The roots are connected under the soil between each "clump" of leaves. It's stems are the same green color.

    I don't want to pull it all out if it's something I'm going to love later. I would keep it because it is growing so well. But, the backyard is small and these large plants are using up valuable real estate!

So- any ideas on what this leafy thing is?

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dirtgal writes: Well a few months later and I'm seeing those tall spikes. Thank you for identifying the plant for me! Posted: 11:14 am on April 16th
Rosecobb writes: I agree- it looks like Acanthus mollis, Bear's Breeches. The best is yet to come- tall spikes of purplish white flowers. I wish mine looked as good! Posted: 10:33 am on March 28th
katie74 writes: looks like an acanthus (bear's breeches) and a crazy happy one, too :) Posted: 6:55 am on February 22nd
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