Bear's Breeches
Acanthus mollisÂ
Size: 3 to 4 ft tall and wide
Lighting requirements: Part shade to shade
Seasonal interest: Summer blooms (pink/white)
Winter: (herbaceous) Dies back to the ground
Zone: Hardy to 7a
You may consider giving this one a little more space to spread out. It prefers well drained soil (so add a bunch of compost).