Bear's breech Acanthus mollis

ABOUT
A. mollis is a vigorous plant with large, glossy dark green leaves, pinnately lobed and, in late summer, tall racemes of white flowers with dusky purple bracts
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Acanthaceae
Synonyms
bear's breech bear's breeches brank ursine common bear's breech soft-leaved bear's breech see more
Common names
Acanthus spinosisimus, Acanthus lusitanicus
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut down old flower stems
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Drought Resistant Cut Flowers Low Maintenance Mediterranean Climate Plants Architectural Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division or by root cuttings
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Powdery mildews may be a problem
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