Acanthus mollis [sold as Common Bear's Breeches]
Bear's breeches

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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Ultimate Height:
6.00ft feet
 Ultimate Spread:
3.00ft feet
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 Soil Notes:
Prefers fertile well drained soils. Tolerant of most soil types except for wet ones.
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2 Acanthus mollis [sold as Common Bear's Breeches] found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant
Number Accession ID Location
12013_00077*AHOCK
22024_00163*APVAB

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