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Posted 05/10/2023 in Perennial

Acanthus mollis

A strong architectural element for the garden, Acanthus mollis is a semi-evergreen perennial with snapdragon- like hooded white flowers with shiny reddish-purple bracts rising above evergreen deeply-lobed dark green foliage.

Post Details

Latin Name
Acanthus mollis
Common Name
Bear's breeche
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Grouping Specimen
Potential Pests
No serious problems. Watch for slugs

Plant Story

A strong architectural element for the garden, Acanthus mollis is a semi-evergreen perennial with snapdragon- like hooded white flowers with shiny reddish-purple bracts rising above evergreen deeply-lobed dark green foliage.

Special Care Instructions

INVASIVE! May not flower in heavy shade. Slow to establish.

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