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: 1gallon
• Zones: 5-9
  
• Type: perennial
• Height: 3-4 feet
• Spread: 2-3 feet
• Exposure: full sun to part shade
  
• Soil Moisture: average
• Bloom Time: summer
  
• Bloom Color: pink-mauve
  
• Foliage Color: green
  
• Native Status:
• Wildlife Benefit:
• Notes: rabbit tolerant