Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' (Common Bear's Breech)


Botanical Information

FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAcanthus
Speciesmollis
Cultivar'Tasmanian Angel'
CategoryPerennials
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a-10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-18 to 2 C
Temperature (°F)0 to 35 F
Height60-90 cm
Spread60-90 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate by division in early spring. 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.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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