Acanthus spinosus 1G (Bears Breeches)

Large deeply dissected, glossy green leaves tipped with sharp spines form a dense basal rosette. In mid-summer, the plant's full architecture is on display with bold upright flower spikes covered in white turtle-head blooms emerging beneath veined purple bracts. This Mediterranean beauty inspired the Greek Corinthian style column capital design. Although it may take a few seasons to establish, the result is well worth the wait.

• Container Size: trade gallon
  
• USDA Zone: 5-9
  
• Height: 3-4 feet
  
• Spread: 2-3 feet
  
• Sun Exposure: full sun to part shade
  
• Soil Moisture: average
  
• Bloom Time: summer
  
• Bloom Color: pink-mauve
  
• Foliage Color: green
  
• US Native: no
  
• Wildlife Benefit:
  
• Notes: rabbit tolerant
  
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