The thistle-like Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) sends up stalks as tall as six feet or more.  The dramatic flower heads, which are often in clusters, reveal this plant's close relationship to the globe artichoke.

Brazilian Verbena (Verbena bonariensis) is a tall, graceful flower which is imposible to plant in the wrong spot.  It works it's magic anywhere.  It matches the Cardoon in height and also echos it's color.

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