Help Identifying Plant - the sequel!

newgardeners2020

Hello, can anyone identify this plant and advise on growing/splitting/cutting back. We are total novices. Thanks.

Obelixx

Acanthus spinosa

Silver surfer

Acanthus mollis, commonly known as bear's breeches.

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Obelixx

I thought mollis had the smoother leaves and spinosa had the spiky loooking ones.   Acanthus either way.

fidgetbones

I think it is A. spinosus.  The flowers have spikes as well.  It tends to spread  by any portion of root left behind, and  will also spread by the large seeds it has. Cut to the ground each Autumn, it will sprout up next Spring. Other than that it is fairly easy. The flower spikes will dry for winter arrangements if you want.