A lot of plants because of type or location need protection, the spiral affords this. This can be just protection from the mechanical effects, or hot dry winds, cold winds, salty winds etc. Gardening is a happy voyage of discovery, I hope you try this technique. Sincerely Sarah Tyson. Hi Jon, Gay's photo makes us all want to grow this specimen.
Conditions Moist soil with good drainage is perfect.
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