<i>Acanthus mollis</i> | Bear’s Breeches
DESCRIPTION
Acanthus mollis, commonly known as Bear's Breeches, is a striking perennial prized for its ornamental foliage and tall flower spikes. Native to the Mediterranean, it forms large clumps of dark green, glossy, deeply lobed leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long and 1 foot wide, creating a dramatic effect in the garden. In summer, it produces tall, erect flower spikes reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet, adorned with hooded, pinkish-purple flowers with white or yellow markings, which attract bees and other pollinators. Thriving in partial to full shade, Acanthus mollis is a low-maintenance plant that adds elegance and drama to shaded garden areas, borders, and woodland gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Acanthus mollis, commonly known as Bear's Breeches, is a striking perennial prized for its ornamental foliage and tall flower spikes. Native to the Mediterranean, it forms large clumps of dark green, glossy, deeply lobed leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long and 1 foot wide, creating a dramatic effect in the garden. In summer, it produces tall, erect flower spikes reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet, adorned with hooded, pinkish-purple flowers with white or yellow markings, which attract bees and other pollinators. Thriving in partial to full shade, Acanthus mollis is a low-maintenance plant that adds elegance and drama to shaded garden areas, borders, and woodland gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Acanthus mollis, commonly known as Bear's Breeches, is a striking perennial prized for its ornamental foliage and tall flower spikes. Native to the Mediterranean, it forms large clumps of dark green, glossy, deeply lobed leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long and 1 foot wide, creating a dramatic effect in the garden. In summer, it produces tall, erect flower spikes reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet, adorned with hooded, pinkish-purple flowers with white or yellow markings, which attract bees and other pollinators. Thriving in partial to full shade, Acanthus mollis is a low-maintenance plant that adds elegance and drama to shaded garden areas, borders, and woodland gardens.
-
Family: Acanthaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Dark green, glossy
Flower color: Pinkish-purple with white or yellow markings
Bloom time: Summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: 7 to 10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinators
