Hi Chris, Where abouts in WV are you? That's my home state and I get a kick out of trading with WV folk. Just so happens that I took some eyes from my acanthus mollis a couple of weeks ago. I have them potted up and am watching to see how they do as this is the first time I have divided it. I'm interested in the hardy orchid you offered. You really leave it outside in WV? I have a woodland garden with several treasures, but no orchids.

I am desperately still looking for Bears Breeches. I have some seeds to trade or plants. I will try to update my list soon, as I have new things. But I have everything on the old list only they are new seeds collected this year! Still have some of the old ones too. PLMK & Thanks

hey,so sorry. I guess they take away the old list if you don't sign on for a long time. Maybe its easier if you tell me what you want and I'll tell you what i have,ok? It may take me a week or so to put up a new list as I forgot how to do it and will have to learn all over again,:) PLMK

You will need a string trimmer, pruners, ax and/or shovel to whack the plant back. And they really do not look attractive edged due to how they leaf. Seriously, you should remove the plant on the right/pointed end of the bed. It appears that there is a walkway beside it. Unless that walkway is 6-7' wide, you will wish it was not planted there. And for the other plant, you may want to plan for moving the edge of the lawn back as it grows. I like bear's breeches, but it does demand some room. Do you have sunnier areas for plants? Gazania likes a lot of heat and sun and can easily withstand difficult conditions where other plants struggle. It will probably grow okay where it is too, but if you need to plant a hot area, it is one to consider.