Acanthus spinosus, Bear's Breeches evenly moist Nice selection with coppery-red new

Nice selection with coppery-red new foliage that is brighter and more dramatic than the species

where summer temperatures are cool

A nearly impenetrable

After many years it remains one of our favorites

contorted branches festooned in spring with long

Acanthus spinosus, Bear's Breeches evenly moist Nice selection with coppery-red newDeeply cut, spiny dark green leaves (the leaves are those on Corinthian capitals) arch dramatically as a backdrop to huge 5' spikes of pure white flowers hooded in mauve. Long lasting as a cut flower, you can sneak up on it in June August. Not for the faint of heart, this is one bold plant! Mature size: 3 5ft T and W Minimum temperature: 20 F