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Acanthus spinosus commonly called bear’s breeches is a clump-forming perennial which is grown as much for its attractive foliage as for its architecturally bold flower spikes. Features pure white, snapdragon-like flowers enclosed (hooded and subtended) by spiny, reddish-purple bracts and arranged in vertical rows on substantial flower spikes which rise well above the foliage mound to 3-4′ tall. Blooms from late spring into mid summer. Deeply-cut, arching, glossy green, spiny, thistle-like leaves (2-3′ long) form an ornamental mound of long-stalked, basal foliage which usually remains attractive throughout the growing season. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
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Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates wide range of soils except poorly-drained ones. Appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
