Botanical Name: Acanthus mollis
Common Name: Bear's breech Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape loose, clumping form – large leaves arise from a basal rhizome, arch outward to form a loose rounded shape Height 2-4' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun/shade, tolerates full sun along coast Soil prefers moist loam, tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24); dies back to ground in cold areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate (lobed) to pinnatifid, oblong – arising from rhizome; 2-4' long, deep green, toothed dark green and shiny Flowers whitish/pink, bilaterally symmetrical, funnel shaped, 1-1 1/2" long on erect 2' spikes – April through July Fruit oval capsule 1" long Propagation: seed, division of clump Usage: filler or loose border for dramatic foliage – shaded areas, woodsy, tropical landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates some drought; may become drought-deciduous if allowed to dry out completely Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning divide clumps to keep within bounds – remove old leaves Pests/Diseases snails/slugs Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern Europe Family: Acanthaceae Notes: |
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