Acanthus syriacus (Syrian Bear's Breech)


Botanical Information

FamilyAcanthaceae
GenusAcanthus
Speciessyriacus
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to the Middle-East and the Mediterranean region.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height60 -75 cm
Spread60 - 75 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading, vase shaped.
PropagationThrough division, root cuttings and seed.
HabitatFound in woodlands, scrublands, semi-steppe scrublands and montane vegetation.

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