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    Acanthus 'Morning Candle'

    Also Known As

    • Morning Candle

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10a

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    Acanthus 'Morning Candle' plant details

    Acanthus 'Morning Candle' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - 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 'Morning Candle'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: focal point, long-blooming, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthus 'Morning Candle'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Acanthus 'Morning Candle' is a hybrid between A. mollis and either A. hungaricus or A. spinosus. What is important for gardeners is that it is very free-flowering producing extra tall and stately spires of mauve bracts and white flowers up to four feet in summer atop large, bold, shiny mounds of scalloped and dissected leaves.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Acanthus 'Morning Candle' plant

    How to Grow Acanthus 'Morning Candle'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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