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Acanthus spinosus

Acanthus spinosus

Bear's Breeches - Spiny

The pinkish mauve flower spikes with white interiors of Spiny Bear's Breeches look the same as those of Acanthus mollis, but the leaves look more spiny (they aren't) and the plant is more cold tolerant. This plant makes an amazing show for 2 months in the summer on the north side of our house.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone

6
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Future Crop
33 Acanthus spinosus #2 (pink-mauve)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
• Cut Flower
• Deer Resistant
Soil Conditions
• Average
Bloom Time
• Summer
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Foliage Color
• Green
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