Acanthus mollis
Bears Breeches
- Large, shiny, dark green leaves provide bold structure.
- Plant in well drained soil in light shade/ full sun.
- grown as much for its attractive foliage as for its architecturally flower spikes
- Creamy white (sometimes pink) snapdragon-like flowers, each hooded and subtended by spiny reddish-purple bracts.
- Flowers in June- July.
- Category: Perennials
- Hardiness Zone: 7-10
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Spread: 2-3 in
- Bloom Color: Mauve- Pink
- Foliage Color: Green
Attributes
| • | Cold Tolerant |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |