Acanthus hungaricus 'White Lips'

Also Known As

White Lips Bear's Breeches

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

6a-10a

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Acanthus hungaricus 'White Lips' plant details

Acanthus hungaricus 'White Lips' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'White Lips'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthus hungaricus 'White Lips'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White Lip's Bear's Breeches. Tough perennial good for that tropical or Mediterranean look. Tolerant of a good deal of misguided and inappropriate gardening practices, this will nonetheless persist and look pretty darned good. With reasonable attention, this will look great. Spikes of pinkish-purple hooded flowers with wide, white, major labellums or lips which are quite showy and inviting. Trying so hard to be good and proper..........