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Unlike lavender, the four lobed upper lips and narrow lower lipped flowers open randomly and sporadically from early July into October.—New York Times Games, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024 The bold, deeply lobed foliage of this shade loving perennial grows in mounds that carpet the floor of shade gardens year round.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025 As these leaves turn yellow and die, however, they will be replaced with ornate, deeply lobed leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long and 6 inches wide.—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2025 Sun Exposure: Dappled sun; part shade Soil Type: Rich, dry to medium, well-draining
Soil pH: Neutral, slightly alkaline (7.0-8.0)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Hellebores are gorgeous shade plants with thick, deeply lobed foliage and flowers that open in winter.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 The architectural plants also bring unique ornamental appeal to the garden, with bold, deeply lobed foliage and an attractive spreading habit.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025 Kangaroo paw fern gets its name from its lobed leaves, which reminded some imaginative person of kangaroo toes.—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025 Dusty Miller Botanical Name: Jacobaea maritima Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Type: Moist, Well-draining, Rich
Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (5.5-7.0)
Dusty miller is another plant grown for its foliage, which is deeply lobed and covered in silver hairs that give leaves a silvery sheen.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 This self-organization approach using simulated chemicals enabled Loopy to form and transition between various lobed shapes spontaneously.—Trevor Smith, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2024
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