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. |
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