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.

It is ideal to prep these seeds by soaking them in cool water for 24-48 hours. Further assist seed germination by planting in early spring right after the final frost. Sow seeds outdoors in a prepared site at a planting depth of 1/8 inch.

Grow in partial shade to full sun. Likes average, well-drained soils.

• Soak seeds in cool water for 24-48 hours before planting.
• Sow 1 - 2 seeds per plant outdoors in a prepared site at a planting depth of 1/8 inch. Space plants about 3 feet apart, as they need plenty of room to expand.
• Keep soil moist until germination.
• Under proper conditions, these seeds will germinate in 1-2 weeks, although it can be somewhat unpredictable.

• In cold winter regions, grow 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.
• In hot climates, the plants can be cut back after flowering. This will encourage fresh new foliage.