Acanthus mollis
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Bear’s Breech
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Herbaceous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 3-4' x 3' |
| Exposure | Partial Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | White, Lavender |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Deer Resistant, Shade Tolerant |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 5-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 7B-9A |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
Fast-growing herbaceous perennial to 3-4’ tall, forming a clump to 3’ wide. This lush-looking species features large, bold, lobed, glossy deep-green leaves accented with tall spikes of dramatic, multi-toned white and lavender flowers that rise above the attractive foliage spring into early-summer. Makes a good cut flower. This species is evergreen in mild climates, but may experience a die-down in the heat of summer in warmer climates, with lush new foliage regenerating in the fall. Well-suited in beds and borders, as a background to lower-growing perennials, or as an attractive container specimen. Prefers regular watering in a well-drained soil, and thrives in a partial sun to partial shade exposure.
USDA Zone: 7B-9A
