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    Acanthus syriacus

    Also Known As

    • Acanthus dioscoridis var. perringii
    • Acanthus hirsutus ssp. syriacus
    • Syrian Acanthus

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Acanthus syriacus plant details

    Acanthus syriacus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream, purple, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthus syriacus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream, purple, red and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: big leaves, rosette-forming, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthus syriacus

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Short, stickery flower spikes of rose-purple and white rise to 16" above a rosette of prickly leaves 2 feet across. No strangers will be picking this one from your garden, but you'll have a wonderfully geometric, textural plant with a majestic, long-lasting flower. Bold in the dry garden - a significant presence. Minimum temperature: 0°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Leaves with many spines, they have lovely dense spikes of purple veined white flowers, 3 ft. high, best in a slightly shaded protected place; Syria to Greece. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Here's a breech that any bear would be proud of. Finely textured leaves and huge flowers on 2 ft stalks from June - July. Full to part sun with good drainage. Drought tolerant, but likes an occassional summer drink. Deciduous. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Acanthus syriacus plant

    How to Grow Acanthus syriacus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • red
      • yellow
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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