- 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
- 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
- How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Acanthus - Epic Gardening
Acanthus, or bear’s breeches, comprises about 22 species from Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a long garden history The architectural specimen has dark, glossy, deeply lobed leaves
- 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 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 Whitewater | Bluestone Perennials
Acanthus Whitewater - Common name: Variegated Bear's Breeches - Splashed with white, the deeply lobed, toothed foliage is rippled with frothy white margins A rapid grower, once established, the creamy pink-blushed flower spikes rise above the foliage on pink stems
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