Acanthus mollis
Bear's breeches
Other Common Names: Common Bear's Breeches

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Hardiness:

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Flower Notes:

White to purple and pink (Tall spikes of tubular flowers with purple-tinged bracts appearing above foliage in summer)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Large, glossy, deeply lobed leaves with a soft texture; evergreen in mild climates and may die back in colder regions)

Stem Notes:

Green (Strong upright flower stalks rise above foliage and support dense flower spikes)

Fruit Notes:

Brown (Dry capsules containing seeds; not ornamentally significant)

Ultimate Height:

6 feet

Ultimate Spread:

3 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 found

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