Bear's breech Acanthus mollis

bear's breech

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

  • memoNames

    • 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

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      1-1.5 metres

    • Spread

      1-1.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H6

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut down old flower stems

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Drought Resistant Cut Flowers Low Maintenance Mediterranean Climate Plants Architectural Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division or by root cuttings

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Powdery mildews may be a problem