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. |
Photographs
Acanthus 'Whitewater' at RHS Garden Rosemoor in North Devon, England.