Acanthus (Bear's Breeches)
Botanical Information
Family | Acanthaceae |
Genus | Acanthus |
Category | Perennials |
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Details
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Height | 40 - 200 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
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. |
Habitat | Mediterranean basin and Asia. |