Cephalaria gigantea..

or giant scabious.

I love this plant as it towers over the herbacious border. I think it has reached 8 ft already and is in full flower.. this year it is looking spectacular as it has seeded itself infront on the Rosa Glauca and the yellow looks fab against the rose leaves.

What a busy day.. finally got daughter no 2 onto her flight this evening. She is so excited and so nervous all bound into one.. as were all the others I think. They are currently flying over Germany on the first of the two flights to get them to Kathmandu.. then the adventure really begins!