Perennials: What are these spikey plants?, 0 by Delightful_Dawn

Delightful_Dawn wrote:
I planted these last year. Some were rescues from a lot about to be developed and some were from a friends farm. I was attracted to the spikey look. This spring I was surprised to see these tall stalks and seeds(?) appear.

I am just curious to know what I have. I was just going for the spikey look to keep the kids from tramping through the rock garden.

Lord knows those spikes made ME be on my best behavior while in the rocks.

Thanks

Dawn