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what are the best autumn herbaceous border plants?

Acanthus spinosus.

Bear's Breeches is a superb plant for late summer/autumn. the foliage is large, deeply cut and very architectural. 3 ft spikes of mauve and white flowers complete the picture. A first class plant for that difficult dry shady site in the garden.

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