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Buy Acanthus spinosus

Also Known As

Bear's Breeches
Spiny Bear's Breeches

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Acanthus spinosus plant details

Acanthus spinosus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender, pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthus spinosus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthus spinosus

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the eastern Mediterranean this species of bear’s breeches has masses of dark green deeply cut leaves from which rise bold spires of white and purple flowers. A great focal point and structural plant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

?Very attractive but rare? (Jelitto), this species is stoloniferous with 2-3' leaves, darker green & deeply divided, and striking spires of mauve foxglove-like flowers; ?the specie of classical & architectural renown? (Bowles). PSh-S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

The hardiest of the "Bear's Breaches", this bold accent plant has large shiny green thistle like foliage and 3' flower spikes with soft mauve blossoms. We have found that siting it in a well-drained spot in full sun in a soil that warms up early in the season makes this plant really thrive. Flowering begins in June and continues into July. Sometimes mislabeled with Acanthus hungaricus, which has slightly more lobed than pointy leaves.

By: Avant Gardens

Glossy dark green leaves with spiny tips. Tall spikes of flowers mid to late summer. Sun to light shade. Quite striking.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Soft mauve and white flowers have green spiny bracts on long spikes, to 4'. The deeply cut, dark green leaves form dense clumps.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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