Acanthus spinosus (Bear's Breeches)
Botanical Information
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Acanthus |
| Species | spinosus |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to the Mediterranean. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
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| 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. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
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