Bears Breeches

Acanthus spinosus

  • Long, dark green deeply divided foliage with spiny points.
  • Mauve foxglove like flowers in June- August.


Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 5-7
Color: Mauve- Pink

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Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife:

» Attracts Pollinators

Critter Resistance:

» Deer Resistant
» Rabbit Resistant
» Squirrel Resistant

Foliage Color:

» Green

Exposure:

» Light/ Bright Shade
» Partial Shade
» Sun/ Part Shade

Soil Moisture:

» Average Water
» Dry Soil
» Well Drained Soil

Attributes:

» Border or Bed
» Container
» Cut Flower/Foliage
» Disease Resistant
» Drought Tolerant
» Great Foliage
» Long Blooming
» Low Maintenance
» Mass Planting
» Summer Bloomer

Habit:

» Mounding
» Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

» Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

» Fall
» Summer