Acanthus mollis
Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breeches
More About Acanthus mollis
- Pink to white blooms with purple hooded bracts
- Deeply cut glossy foliage
- Makes an excellent cut flower
- Bloom Time: July to September
Zone:
6Height:
75-125 cmSpread:
60-80 cmColour:
Pink,Purple,White,BicolouredBear's Breeches Growing and Maintenance Tips
Apply mulch in the fall for overwintering. Acanthus do not like to have their 'feet' wet in the winter months. May take a few years to flower, but are worth the wait. Once the blooms are finished, they should be cut back to encourage new foliage growth until frost.
Acanthus mollis Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Rabbit Resistant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Dried Flower/Foliage
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry SoilsMoist to Average
Growth Rate
SlowFlowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallSummer
Habit
UprightClumping
