Acanthus spinosus (Bear's Breeches)


Botanical Information

FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAcanthus
Speciesspinosus
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to the Mediterranean.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

PropagationRoot 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.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.

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