Acanthus mollis (Bear's Breech)
Botanical Information
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Acanthus |
| Species | mollis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Southern Europe, northwestern Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 40 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division or root cutting. |
| Cultivation | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. |
| Pests | Snails and slugs. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy dark green leaves that form a basal foliage. |
| Flower Description | White, three-petaled, snapdragon-like flowers with purple bracts. |
Photographs
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'