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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002312
11/12/99

Acanthus mollis--Bear's Breeches


Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10
Height: 6 ft Spacing: 4 ft
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Purple and white

Comments: Acanthus mollis is less hardy than A. spinosus.
The leaves are glossy green and have soft spines. The
purple and white flower spikes can reach a height of 6 feet.
Provide a growing area with full sun or partial shade and a
well-drained soil.

Propagation: Divide the root clumps in the spring.

Cultivars:
var. latifolius - Cold tolerant to zone 6, plant 3 to 4
feet tall.

References for Cultivars: Wayside Gardens 1999.


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