<p>Architectural and dramatic producing spikey, cone-shaped flower heads on tall spiney stems in the second year. When dried, the seed heads are beautiful in flower displays. A hardy biennial, flowering the second year from seed. Height 5ft (1.5m)</p><p>This seed is open pollinated, collected from the research gardens at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden, Vancouver, Canada. The total cost of these packets goes directly to support the continuing activities of the Garden; eSeeds.com is proud to support this outstanding international resource by providing the exclusive internet sales venue.</p>