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Acanthus spinosus Bear's Breech

Acanthus spinosus Bear's Breech

Item Form: 1-Quart
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  • Grow Zone

    5 - 9

  • Mature Height

    36

  • Mature Width

    36

  • Sun / Shade

    Full Sun and Part Shade

  • Bloom Size

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  • Tomato Fruit Set

  • Days To Maturity

  • Fruit Weight

  • Soil Tolerance

    Normal, loamy

  • Moisture

    Moist, well-drained

  • Description / Acanthus spinosus Bear's Breech

    Known fondly as bear's breech, Acanthus spinosus, a charming perennial, is noteworthy for its tenacity as well as its pleasing floral display. Fans of snapdragons will admire the similarities of this plant with its lovely white flowers that are overlaid with reddish-lilac bracts for an interesting clash of colors. While the glossy, deeply cut foliage of Acanthus spinosus keeps itself in a tidy clump, the flowers rise up to 4 feet above it, making a phenomenal vertical statement. Flowers begin as early as late spring and continue into summer.

    Acanthus spinosus prefers well-drained soil, and winter mulch is a must. This plant isn't pestered by any particular diseases, bugs, or rabbits, but slug and snail could be a problem if not handled effectively.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 38440
    Genus: Acanthus
    Species: spinosus
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Bloom Color: Multi-Color, Light Purple
    Foliage Color: Dark Green
    Habit: Columnar
    Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
    Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
    Soil Type: Normal, loamy
    Bloom Start: Early Summer
    Bloom End: Late Summer
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Cut Flowers
    • Ornamental
    Special Features:
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Flower
    Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, ID, PR, VI