Description
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.
Acanthus spinosus
(Bear's Breeches, spiny)
$14.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
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.
Additional information
| Common Name | Bear's Breeches, spiny |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acanthus spinosus |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 3 to 4' |
| Width | 2 to 3' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | May-July |
| Flower Color | Mauve |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
