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Acanthus mollis
Bear's-breeches |
USDA Zone: 7-9 |
Plant number: 1.006.100
Bear's-breeches are bold specimen plants, very popular with landscape designers. This species forms a clump of huge, deeply-cut glossy green leaves, bearing upright spikes of hooded mauve-pink flowers in summer. A striking cut flower, both fresh and dried. Excellent in the sunny border, best placed where the entire plant can be seen as a specimen. In cold winter regions, grow this in a large container, and bring indoors to a cool, bright frost-free area, or else plan to mulch deeply in late fall. May be divided in spring, and any roots left in the ground will form new little plants.
Further details for
Acanthus mollis
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Dry or
Moist
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Rabbit Resistant
Specimen
Height
90-150 cm
35-59 inches
Spread
75-90 cm
29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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