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 ...
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White snapdragon-like flowers surrounded by spiny pink-mauve-red bracts arranged in rows on showy spikes that are 3-4' tall. Blooms late spring to mid-summer.
Acanthus spinosus
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Acanthus spinosus, the spiny bear's breech, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to southern Europe, from Italy to western Turkey. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 150 cm tall by 60–90 cm wide. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Acanthus spinosus
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Acanthus
An upright, clump-forming perennial boasting a profusion of strikingly elegant spikes of hooded, pure white flowers adorned with spiny, red-purple bracts.
Acanthus spinosus, the spiny bear's breech, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to southern Europe, from Italy to western ...
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This species is stoloniferous with 2-3' leaves, darker green & deeply divided, and striking spires of mauve foxglove-like flowers.
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Robust looking perennial with large, spiky and shiny leaves and pink-mauve snapdragon-like flowers in early summer. Trouble free and drought tolerant.
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Large dramatic plant with huge dark green and glossy, deeply divided, spiny leaves. Spikes of prehistoric looking flowers appear in summer.
Acanthus spinosus thrives in full sun to dappled shade, but is more compact and blooms better with more light. It will form long tap roots that help it survive ...
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Bear's Breech is easy to grow, requires very little care, lasts well in bouquets, and makes striking dried arrangements. A bold and architectural perennial that ...
Prefers part shade to light shade, but will tolerate sun with sufficient moisture. Requires well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Deciduous.