Acanthus spinosus
Spiny Bears Breeches
Foxglove-like purple/white flowers, bold deeply divided dark green spiny-tipped leaves, the spines look worse than they feel! Hardy and dramatic!
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. In loose soil Acanthus can spread quickly. Use at the background of a border or as a specimen plant.
Interesting Information
The Acanthus leaf was a favorite decoration in classical structure and was supposed to have served as the pattern for designs on Corinthian architectural columns.
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Campanula persicifolia(Bellflower 'Chettle Charm') |
Lychnis coronaria(Rose Campion ) |
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