Acanthus spinosus [sold as Spiny Bear's Breeches] Spiny Bear's Breeches
White to purple and pink (Tubular flowers with purple bracts arranged on tall upright spikes in late spring to summer)
Green (Large, deeply lobed leaves with spiny margins; glossy dark green foliage forms a bold architectural clump)
Green (Sturdy upright flower stalks emerge above the foliage and hold dense flower spikes)
Brown (Dry capsules containing seeds; not ornamentally significant)
3-4 feet
2-3 feet
Prefers fertile, well-drained soils; tolerates dry, rocky soils but dislikes wet conditions
Native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe and northern Africa
