Acanthus hirsutus (Hairy Bears Breeches)
Botanical Information
Family | Acanthaceae |
Genus | Acanthus |
Species | hirsutus |
Category | Perennials |
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Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a-10b |
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Temperature (°C) | -12 to 2 |
Temperature (°F) | 10 to 35 |
Height | 15-30 cm |
Spread | 22-30 cm |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths and place horizontally in flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually. |