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Acanthus Mollis
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Bear's Breeches (Acanthus Mollis) - This acanthus is known for its shiny green leaves adorned with striking, 30 inch tall spires of pink flowers which are clasped by showy purple bracts.MORE ACANTHUS OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
6 - 8
HEIGHT
30 inches
BLOOM SEASON
June - August
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Average, well-drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Acanthus Mollis
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8th inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
30 inches
Bear's Breeches (Acanthus Mollis) - This acanthus is known for its shiny green leaves adorned with striking, 30 inch tall spires of pink flowers which are clasped by showy purple bracts. Acanthus bear's breeches is a great plant for partial shade locations.
Acanthus Bears Breeches is a striking cut flower, both fresh and dried. It may be grown in the sunny border and placed where the entire plant can be seen as a main attraction. In cold winter regions, grow bear's breeches in a large container, and bring indoors to a cool, bright location which is free of frost. If you can not bring indoors, plan to mulch deeply in late fall. May be divided in spring, and any roots left in the ground will form new little Acanthus plants.