Acanthus mollis
(bear's breech)
perennial
- hardy
- sun, part shade, shade
- ample to average water
- fast growing
- Protect lush 2' leaves from hot sun in warm areas, summer dormant, cut to ground, starts growth again as weather cools.
- Flower stlak of pale lilac flowers appear early summer and reach 4'-5', leaves are bustrous 2' long and lush.
- low maintenance
- outdoor medium to large shrub
- bold foliage
- accent, oriental, tropical
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