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- Acanthus (plant) - Wikipedia
Acanthus is a genus of about 30 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and warm temperate regions, with the highest species diversity in the Mediterranean Basin and Asia
- How to Plant and Grow Acanthus - Better Homes Gardens
Acanthus thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil and should be planted in spring or fall Acanthus requires minimal care once established, needing only occasional watering and annual pruning to promote new growth
- How to Grow and Care for Bears Breeches - The Spruce
Bear's breeches, also called oyster plants or acanthus, are tall, eye-catching perennial plants with glossy green leaves and tall spikes of flowers Bear's breeches are wide and commanding plants that need at least 3 to 4 feet of garden real estate each as they like to spread out
- How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Acanthus - Epic Gardening
Acanthus is an architectural perennial with bold vertical interest and handsome, lush leaves The scrolling foliage unfurls to form broad, frond-like leaves with a tropical look
- Acanthus mollis (Bears Breech) - Gardenia
Stately and vigorous, Acanthus mollis (Bear’s Breech) is a semi-evergreen clump-forming perennial boasting strikingly elegant spikes of hooded, creamy-white flowers adorned with dusky purple bracts
- Acanthus Summer Beauty - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Acanthus is a genus of about 30 species of herbaceous perennials native to the Mediterranean, Asia and Australia These plants bear distinctively spiny foliage and flowering stalks
- Acanthus mollis - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The name Acanthus comes from the Greek word " akantha " which means spine in reference to the toothed edges of the leaves of some members of this genus The species name molis means soft hairs The glossy leaves are large and deeply lobed making the plant attractive even when not in bloom
- Acanthus RHS Gardening
If you have a wild area that needs leafy ground cover, or a dramatic floral statement in a large border, look no further than acanthus It loves sunshine and well-drained soil, although it would be equally happy at the edge of tree canopies in some shade
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