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    Acanthus hungaricus

    Also Known As

    • Acanthus balcanicus var. hungaricus
    • Bear's Breeches
    • Hungarian Bear's Breech

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Acanthus hungaricus plant details

    Acanthus hungaricus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthus hungaricus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: architectural, fern-like leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthus hungaricus

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Leaves with deep lobes, but lacking spines; flowers are similar to mollis. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Tha 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 sitting it in a well-drained protected spot and a winter mulch encourages blooming.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Acanthus hungaricus plant

    How to Grow Acanthus hungaricus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    aka Bear's Breeches, Spiny Bear's Breeches

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Acanthus spinosus foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Acanthus sennii

    aka Ethiopian Acanthus

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-7'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan' by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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    Acanthus mollis

    aka Bear's Breeches

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Acanthus mollis foliage by plant lust
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    Acanthus 'Summer Beauty'

    aka Summer Beauty Bear's Breeches

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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