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Acanthus mollis

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  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Bear's Breeches
  • Exposure: Partial Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 6-10
  • Bloom Color: Pink-ish - White
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Garden Height: 36 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 36 Inches

Acanthus mollis is a big and bold plant. It has some of the finest foliage in the plant kingdom. The large deeply lobed leaves are accompanied by 3-foot tall racemes. Each raceme is loaded with white (pink-ish) flowers and purple shaded bracts. The leaves have been an inspiration for many important architectural designs. Bear's Breeches is a great alternative to Hosta in the shade border and looks nice in small groups.

Uses: Borders, Flower Beds, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Gardens
Nature Attraction: Bees
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbits
Notable Features: Cut Flowers, Large & Architectural Form
Growth Habit: Mounding, Clumping

Photos courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company

Homeowner Growing Tips

Grow in morning sun or dappled shade, in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead after blooming. In the north, grow in a protected location and apply a winter mulch. Spent foliage should be removed in early spring. Apply slug & snail bait, if they become a problem. Can spread enthusiastically in areas with optimum conditions; more well-behaved in cool northern climates.

Water Requirements: Water soil fully, then let moderately dry out before next watering.

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We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Plants are routinely trimmed as part of proper plant maintenance. You may receive plants that have been trimmed. This will result in improved and better overall longevity, performance and appearance.

Images are of mature plants and not necessarily an exact representation of what will be sent.

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